Rotfuchs vs Rauer Rochen

Vulpes vulpes compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Rauer Rochen is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Rauer Rochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Rajidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Raja
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Rauer Rochen

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Rauer Rochen
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).

Rauer Rochen

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.