Rotfuchs vs Gepunkteter Rochen

Vulpes vulpes compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Gepunkteter Rochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Rajidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Raja
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Gepunkteter Rochen share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Gepunkteter Rochen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Gepunkteter Rochen
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).

Gepunkteter Rochen

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.