Rotfuchs vs Steinkrebs

Vulpes vulpes compared with Austropotamobius torrentium

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Steinkrebs is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Steinkrebs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Malacostraca (Höhere Krebse)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Decapoda (Zehnfußkrebse)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Astacidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Austropotamobius
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Austropotamobius torrentium

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Steinkrebs share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Steinkrebs

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Steinkrebs
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).

Steinkrebs

Habitat

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

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.