Brasilianischer vs Rotfuchs

Lycalopex vetulus compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Brasilianischer is Near Threatened while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brasilianischer	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family same	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Lycalopex	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Lycalopex vetulus	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Brasilianischer and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Family level: Canidae. (Dogs & Wolves)

Conservation Status

Brasilianischer

NT — Near Threatened

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brasilianischer

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.