Darwin's fox vs Sechuran fox

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Lycalopex sechurae

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Sechuran fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Sechuran fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family same	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus same	Lycalopex	Lycalopex
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Lycalopex sechurae

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Sechuran fox share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lycalopex.

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Sechuran fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Sechuran fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sechuran fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.