Rotfuchs vs Rötliche Kegelbiene

Vulpes vulpes compared with Coelioxys rufescens

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Rötliche Kegelbiene is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Rötliche Kegelbiene
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Hymenoptera (Hautflügler)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Megachilidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Coelioxys
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Coelioxys rufescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Rötliche Kegelbiene

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Rötliche Kegelbiene
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).

Rötliche Kegelbiene

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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