Schwarzstirnducker vs Rotfuchs

Cephalophus nigrifrons compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwarzstirnducker	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Cephalophus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Cephalophus nigrifrons	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzstirnducker and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Schwarzstirnducker

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzstirnducker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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).

Schwarzstirnducker

The Black-fronted Duiker (Cephalophus nigrifrons) is a species in the genus Cephalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.