Stieleiche vs Kleiner Fuchs
Quercus robur compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Stieleiche is Least Concern while Kleiner Fuchs is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Stieleiche | Kleiner Fuchs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family | Fagaceae (Beech Family) | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Quercus (Oaks) | Aglais |
| Species | Quercus robur | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Stieleiche
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Kleiner Fuchs
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Stieleiche | Kleiner Fuchs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Autotroph | — |
| Average Lifespan | 1000 years | — |
| Average Length | 25.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Stieleiche
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Kleiner Fuchs
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Stieleiche
One of Europe's most important and widespread deciduous trees, the pedunculate oak can live over 1,000 years, reach 40 meters, and support the greatest biodiversity of any European tree species — over 2,300 species of insects, fungi, lichens, mosses, and birds directly depend on mature oaks. Found across Europe to western Asia in temperate forests, its hard, durable wood has been foundational to shipbuilding, architecture, and barrel making throughout history.
Kleiner Fuchs
small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 8 countries:
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