Rotfuchs vs Glänzender Storchschnabel

Vulpes vulpes compared with Geranium lucidum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Glänzender Storchschnabel
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Geraniales (Storchschnabelartige)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Geraniaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Geranium
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Geranium lucidum

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Glänzender Storchschnabel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Glänzender Storchschnabel
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).

Glänzender Storchschnabel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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.