Rotfuchs vs Steinhuhn

Vulpes vulpes compared with Alectoris graeca

Key Differences

Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Steinhuhn is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Steinhuhn
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Phasianidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Alectoris
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Alectoris graeca

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Steinhuhn share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Ansehen Phylum: Chordata

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Steinhuhn
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).

Steinhuhn

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Steinhuhn

Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) 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.