Pampasfuchs vs Kleiner Fuchs

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Pampasfuchs is Least Concern while Kleiner Fuchs is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Pampasfuchs Kleiner Fuchs
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Insecta (Insekten)
Order Carnivora (Raubtiere) Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Lycalopex Aglais
Species Lycalopex gymnocercus Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Pampasfuchs and Kleiner Fuchs share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Pampasfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Kleiner Fuchs

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Pampasfuchs Kleiner Fuchs
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampasfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kleiner Fuchs

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pampasfuchs

No description available.

Kleiner Fuchs

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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