Beggar'S Button vs Red Fox
Arctium minus compared with Vulpes vulpes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S Button | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (tumbuhan) | Animalia (hewan) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (mamalia) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Arctium | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Arctium minus | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S Button
LC — Least ConcernRed Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S Button | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S Button
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Red Fox
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
Beggar'S Button
The Beggar'S Button (Arctium minus) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Red Fox
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 9 countries:
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