Zorro rojo

Vulpes vulpes

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

5 years

Length

70 cm

Weight

6.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

El zorro rojo (Vulpes vulpes) es el carnivoro salvaje mas ampliamente distribuido de la Tierra. Ha colonizado habitats que van desde la tundra artica hasta entornos urbanos en todo el hemisferio norte y en zonas donde fue introducido en Australia. Se reconoce por su pelaje rojizo, el vientre blanco y la espesa cola. Omnivoro altamente adaptable, el zorro rojo come de todo, desde conejos y ratones de campo hasta frutos y desperdicios humanos. Se comunica con mas de 40 vocalizaciones distintas.

Fun Facts

✨ Red foxes can hear a watch ticking 40 yards away.
✨ A fox's tail helps it balance, like a cat's.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌲 Forest 🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🪴 Shrubland 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇱 Israel

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Zorro rojo is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)

Genus

Vulpes (Foxes)

Species

Vulpes vulpes (Zorro rojo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro rojo

French renard, renard roux

German Rotfuchs

Portuguese Raposa

Russian Kрасная Лиса

Turkish Tilki

Similar Species in Vulpes

Critically Endangered

View all species in Vulpes →

Explore More

Artificial - Terrestrial

Compare Species

vs Zorra desértica vs Zorra Norteña vs Zorro Ártico vs Zorro Chama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zorro rojo?

The scientific name of Zorro rojo is Vulpes vulpes. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.

What is the conservation status of Zorro rojo?

Zorro rojo (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Zorro rojo live?

Zorro rojo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Norway.

What family does Zorro rojo belong to?

Zorro rojo (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.

What does Zorro rojo eat?

Zorro rojo is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Zorro rojo live?

Zorro rojo has an average lifespan of approximately 5 years in the wild.

Is Zorro rojo endangered?

No, Zorro rojo (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Zorro rojo belong to?

Zorro rojo (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).