Kapfuchs
Vulpes chama
Least Concern
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The Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Chama
French
Le Renard Du Cap
German
Kapfuchs
Similar Species in Vulpes
Blassfuchs
Vulpes pallida
Least Concern
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Flinkfuchs
Vulpes velox
Least Concern
Koraskfuchs
Vulpes corsac
Least Concern
Polarfuchs
Vulpes lagopus
Critically Endangered
Rotfuchs
Vulpes vulpes
Least Concern
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Tibetfuchs
Vulpes ferrilata
Least Concern
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Wüstenfuchs
Vulpes macrotis
Least Concern
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Wüstenfuchs
Vulpes zerda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Kapfuchs?
The scientific name of Kapfuchs is Vulpes chama. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.
What is the conservation status of Kapfuchs?
Kapfuchs (Vulpes chama) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kapfuchs belong to?
Kapfuchs (Vulpes chama) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.
Is Kapfuchs endangered?
No, Kapfuchs (Vulpes chama) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kapfuchs belong to?
Kapfuchs (Vulpes chama) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kapfuchs?
The closest relatives of Kapfuchs in the genus Vulpes include Blassfuchs, Flinkfuchs, Koraskfuchs, Polarfuchs, Rotfuchs.
Genus Vulpes — 11 Species
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LC
Blassfuchs
Vulpes pallida
Flinkfuchs
Vulpes velox
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LC
🦊
Kapfuchs
Vulpes chama
Koraskfuchs
Vulpes corsac
Polarfuchs
Vulpes lagopus
Rotfuchs
Vulpes vulpes
Tibetfuchs
Vulpes ferrilata
Wüstenfuchs
Vulpes macrotis
Wüstenfuchs
Vulpes zerda
Ru[..]ppell's fox
Vulpes rueppellii
Blanford's fox
Vulpes cana
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