Red Fox vs Spring Pea

Vulpes vulpes compared with Lathyrus vernus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Red Fox Spring Pea
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Fabaceae
Genus Vulpes (Foxes) Lathyrus
Species Vulpes vulpes Lathyrus vernus

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Spring Pea

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Red Fox Spring Pea
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).

Spring Pea

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

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.

Spring Pea

No description available.

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