Darwin's fox vs Opal chimaera

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Chimaera opalescens

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Opal chimaera is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Opal chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Chimaeridae
Genus	Lycalopex	Chimaera
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Chimaera opalescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Opal chimaera share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Opal chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Opal chimaera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Opal chimaera