Gilbert's dunnart vs kit fox

Sminthopsis gilberti compared with Vulpes macrotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Gilbert's dunnart kit fox
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Dasyuridae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Sminthopsis Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Sminthopsis gilberti Vulpes macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gilbert's dunnart and kit fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Gilbert's dunnart

LC — Least Concern

kit fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Gilbert's dunnart kit fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilbert's dunnart

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

kit fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gilbert's dunnart

No description available.

kit fox

No description available.

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