Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus vs Rotfuchs

Microtus subterraneus compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus is Near Threatened while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Microtus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Microtus subterraneus	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium