Blassblättriger Schüppling vs Rotfuchs

Pholiota elegans compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Blassblättriger Schüppling is Data Deficient while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blassblättriger Schüppling	Rotfuchs
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Strophariaceae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Pholiota	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Pholiota elegans	Vulpes vulpes

Conservation Status

Blassblättriger Schüppling

DD — Data Deficient

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blassblättriger Schüppling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden