Red Fox vs Sumatran scleria
Vulpes vulpes compared with Scleria sumatrensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Red Fox | Sumatran scleria |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Vulpes (Foxes) | Scleria |
| Species | Vulpes vulpes | Scleria sumatrensis |
Conservation Status
Red Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Sumatran scleria
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Red Fox | Sumatran scleria |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Omnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 5 years | — |
| Average Length | 70 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 6.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Red Fox
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
Sumatran scleria
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sumatran scleria
No description available.
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