Rotfuchs vs Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai

Vulpes vulpes compared with Etmopterus pusillus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Etmopteridae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Etmopterus
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Etmopterus pusillus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
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).

Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

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.