Darwin's fox vs Machilus oystershell

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Lepidosaphes beckii

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Machilus oystershell is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Machilus oystershell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Diaspididae
Genus	Lycalopex	Lepidosaphes
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Lepidosaphes beckii

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Machilus oystershell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Machilus oystershell

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Machilus oystershell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Machilus oystershell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).