Rotfuchs vs Stinking Truffle

Vulpes vulpes compared with Tuber foetidum

Key Differences

Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Stinking Truffle is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Stinking Truffle
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Tuberaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Tuber
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Tuber foetidum

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Stinking Truffle

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Stinking Truffle
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).

Stinking Truffle

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.