Red Fox vs Slender Bristle-moss

Vulpes vulpes compared with Orthotrichum tenellum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Red Fox	Slender Bristle-moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Orthotrichaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Orthotrichum
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Orthotrichum tenellum

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Slender Bristle-moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Red Fox	Slender Bristle-moss
Diet	Omnivore	—
Average Lifespan	5 years	—
Average Length	70 cm	—
Average Weight	6.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic 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).

Slender Bristle-moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

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.