Rotfuchs vs Graue Segge

Vulpes vulpes compared with Carex curta

Key Differences

• Rotfuchs is Least Concern while Graue Segge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotfuchs	Graue Segge
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cyperaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Carex
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Carex curta

Conservation Status

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Graue Segge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotfuchs	Graue Segge
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).

Graue Segge

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Distributed across Norway 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway