Red Fox vs wild almond

Vulpes vulpes compared with Prunus turneriana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Red Fox wild almond
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus Vulpes (Foxes) Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species Vulpes vulpes Prunus turneriana

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

wild almond

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Red Fox wild almond
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).

wild almond

Habitat

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

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.

wild almond

No description available.

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