Westigel, Braunbrustigel vs Rotfuchs

Erinaceus europaeus compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Westigel, Braunbrustigel	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Erinaceidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Erinaceus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Erinaceus europaeus	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Ansehen Class: Mammalia

Conservation Status

Westigel, Braunbrustigel

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Westigel, Braunbrustigel	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Westigel, Braunbrustigel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (8 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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).

Westigel, Braunbrustigel

hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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.