Javanese root-knot nematode vs Red Fox

Meloidogyne javanica compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Javanese root-knot nematode is Not Evaluated while Red Fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javanese root-knot nematode	Red Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Nematoda (Roundworms)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chromadorea (Chromadorea)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rhabditida (Rhabditida)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Meloidogynidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Meloidogyne	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Meloidogyne javanica	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Javanese root-knot nematode and Red Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Javanese root-knot nematode

NE — Not Evaluated

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Javanese root-knot nematode	Red Fox
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javanese root-knot nematode

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Greece, Malta, Poland, and Portugal.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇷 Greece