vs Rotfuchs

Muricauda olearia compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Rotfuchs
Kingdom	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Flavobacteriales (Flavobacteriales)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Flavobacteriaceae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Muricauda	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Muricauda olearia	Vulpes vulpes

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.