Ocellate Topeshark vs Red Fox

Hemitriakis complicofasciata compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Ocellate Topeshark is Vulnerable while Red Fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ocellate Topeshark	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	Hemitriakis	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Hemitriakis complicofasciata	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Ocellate Topeshark and Red Fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ocellate Topeshark

VU — Vulnerable

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ocellate Topeshark	Red Fox
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ocellate Topeshark

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.