Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus vs Rotfuchs

Antechinus swainsonii compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Raubbeutlerartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Dasyuridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Antechinus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Antechinus swainsonii	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus

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).

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.