Gartenspitzmaus vs Rotfuchs

Crocidura suaveolens compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gartenspitzmaus	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Soricidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Crocidura	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Crocidura suaveolens	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gartenspitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gartenspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (9 countries).

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 7 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia