Red Fox vs Species code: Ca

Vulpes vulpes compared with Cymodocea angustata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Red Fox Species code: Ca
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Cymodoceaceae
Genus Vulpes (Foxes) Cymodocea
Species Vulpes vulpes Cymodocea angustata

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Species code: Ca

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Red Fox Species code: Ca
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).

Species code: Ca

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

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.

Species code: Ca

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