Gefleckte Meersau vs Rotfuchs

Oxynotus centrina compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Gefleckte Meersau is Not Evaluated while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gefleckte Meersau	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Oxynotidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Oxynotus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Oxynotus centrina	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Gefleckte Meersau and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Gefleckte Meersau

NE — Not Evaluated

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gefleckte Meersau	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gefleckte Meersau

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Rotfuchs

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).

Gefleckte Meersau

The Angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) is a species in the genus Oxynotus. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Rotfuchs

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden