Rotfuchs vs Sunda-Weißkehlente

Vulpes vulpes compared with Anas gibberifrons

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Sunda-Weißkehlente is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Sunda-Weißkehlente
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Anatidae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Anas
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Anas gibberifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotfuchs and Sunda-Weißkehlente share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sunda-Weißkehlente

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Sunda-Weißkehlente
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).

Sunda-Weißkehlente

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway