Red Fox vs Small ermine moth

Vulpes vulpes compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Red Fox is Least Concern while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Red Fox	Small ermine moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Argyresthia
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Red Fox and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Red Fox	Small ermine moth
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).

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.