Rotfuchs vs Sumpfantilope

Vulpes vulpes compared with Tragelaphus spekii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Sumpfantilope
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Tragelaphus
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Tragelaphus spekii

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Sumpfantilope share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sumpfantilope

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Sumpfantilope
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).

Sumpfantilope

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in South Africa.

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.