Zartspinne vs Rotfuchs

Anyphaena accentuata compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Zartspinne Rotfuchs
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Arachnida (Spinnentiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Araneae (Webspinnen) Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family Anyphaenidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Anyphaena Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Anyphaena accentuata Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Zartspinne and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Zartspinne

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Zartspinne

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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).

Zartspinne

The Buzzing Spider (Anyphaena accentuata) is a species in the genus Anyphaena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

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 4 countries:

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