Rotfuchs vs Robert s Oecomys

Vulpes vulpes compared with Oecomys roberti

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Robert s Oecomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Oecomys
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Oecomys roberti

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Robert s Oecomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Robert s Oecomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Robert s Oecomys
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).

Robert s Oecomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.