Rotfuchs vs Dünen-Lacktrichterling

Vulpes vulpes compared with Laccaria maritima

Key Differences

Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Dünen-Lacktrichterling is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Dünen-Lacktrichterling
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Hydnangiaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Laccaria
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Laccaria maritima

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Dünen-Lacktrichterling

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Dünen-Lacktrichterling
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).

Dünen-Lacktrichterling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered 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.