Devil weed vs Rotfuchs

Sargassum horneri compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Devil weed is Not Evaluated while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Devil weed	Rotfuchs
Kingdom	Chromista (Chromista)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Phaeophyceae (Braunalgen)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Fucales (Fucales)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Sargassaceae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Sargassum	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Sargassum horneri	Vulpes vulpes

Conservation Status

Devil weed

NE — Not Evaluated

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Devil weed

Habitat

Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Mexico, Taiwan, and United States.

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).

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 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States