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swift fox
Vulpes velox
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="swift-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorra desértica
French
Renard Véloce
German
Flinkfuchs
Similar Species in Vulpes
Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Critically Endangered
Blanford's fox
Vulpes cana
Least Concern
Cape fox
Vulpes chama
Least Concern
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Least Concern
Corsac fox
Vulpes corsac
Least Concern
Pale fox
Vulpes pallida
Least Concern
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Ru[..]ppell's fox
Vulpes rueppellii
Least Concern
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kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of swift fox?
The scientific name of swift fox is Vulpes velox. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.
What is the conservation status of swift fox?
swift fox (Vulpes velox) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does swift fox belong to?
swift fox (Vulpes velox) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.
Is swift fox endangered?
No, swift fox (Vulpes velox) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does swift fox belong to?
swift fox (Vulpes velox) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of swift fox?
The closest relatives of swift fox in the genus Vulpes include Arctic fox, Blanford's fox, Cape fox, Red Fox, Corsac fox.
Genus Vulpes — 11 Species
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Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Blanford's fox
Vulpes cana
Cape fox
Vulpes chama
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Corsac fox
Vulpes corsac
Pale fox
Vulpes pallida
Ru[..]ppell's fox
Vulpes rueppellii
kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
fennec
Vulpes zerda
Tibetan fox
Vulpes ferrilata
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swift fox
Vulpes velox
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