Pale fox vs Water yam
Vulpes pallida compared with Dioscorea alata
Key Differences
- Pale fox is Least Concern while Water yam is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Pale fox | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Vulpes (Foxes) | Dioscorea |
| Species | Vulpes pallida | Dioscorea alata |
Conservation Status
Pale fox
LC — Least ConcernWater yam
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Pale fox | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Pale fox
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Water yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).
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