vs Red Fox
Microbacterium pumilum compared with Vulpes vulpes
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Red Fox is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Red Fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Actinobacteriota (Actinobacteriota) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Actinomycetia (Actinomycetia) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Actinomycetales (Actinomycetales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Microbacteriaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Microbacterium | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Microbacterium pumilum | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
Red Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Red Fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Red Fox
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
Microbacterium pumilum is a small gram-positive actinobacterium in the family Microbacteriaceae, named for its diminutive size. It is found in soil and other environmental settings, where it participates in organic matter decomposition. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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.
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