renard, renard roux vs Shield Pinkgill

Vulpes vulpes compared with Entoloma clypeatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank renard, renard roux Shield Pinkgill
Kingdom Animalia (animal) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mammifères) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Carnivora (carnivores) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Entolomataceae
Genus Vulpes (Foxes) Entoloma
Species Vulpes vulpes Entoloma clypeatum

Conservation Status

renard, renard roux

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Shield Pinkgill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute renard, renard roux Shield Pinkgill
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

renard, renard roux

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).

Shield Pinkgill

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

renard, renard roux

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.

Shield Pinkgill

No description available.

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