Red Fox vs White rot

Vulpes vulpes compared with Stromatinia cepivora

Key Differences

  • Red Fox is Least Concern while White rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Red Fox White rot
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Sclerotiniaceae
Genus Vulpes (Foxes) Stromatinia
Species Vulpes vulpes Stromatinia cepivora

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

White rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Red Fox White rot
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).

White rot

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

White rot

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia