Darwin's fox vs Malagasy civet

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Eupleridae
Genus	Lycalopex	Fossa
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Malagasy civet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.