Rotfuchs vs Rotes Ordensband

Vulpes vulpes compared with Catocala nupta

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Rotes Ordensband is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Rotes Ordensband
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)	Erebidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Catocala
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Catocala nupta

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Rotes Ordensband share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Rotes Ordensband

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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).

Rotes Ordensband

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden