Rotfuchs vs Safran

Vulpes vulpes compared with Crocus sativus

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Safran is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Safran
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Asparagales (Spargelartige)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Iridaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Crocus
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Crocus sativus

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Safran

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Safran
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).

Safran

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (9 countries).

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 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway