Darwin's fox vs Tar spot

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Phyllachora maydis

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Tar spot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Tar spot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Phyllachoraceae
Genus	Lycalopex	Phyllachora
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Phyllachora maydis

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Tar spot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Tar spot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tar spot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.