Gray smooth hound vs Red Fox

Mustelus californicus compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gray smooth hound	Red Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Triakidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mustelus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Mustelus californicus	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Gray smooth hound and Red Fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gray smooth hound

LC — Least Concern

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gray smooth hound	Red Fox
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gray smooth hound

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Red Fox

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Red Fox

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.