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kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="kit-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hewan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mamalia)
Order
Carnivora
(Carnivorans)
Family
Canidae
(Dogs & Wolves)
Genus
Vulpes
(Foxes)
Species
Vulpes macrotis
(kit fox)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorra Norteña
German
Wüstenfuchs
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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fennec
Vulpes zerda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of kit fox?
The scientific name of kit fox is Vulpes macrotis. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.
What is the conservation status of kit fox?
kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does kit fox belong to?
kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.
Is kit fox endangered?
No, kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does kit fox belong to?
kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of kit fox?
The closest relatives of kit 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
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kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
fennec
Vulpes zerda
Tibetan fox
Vulpes ferrilata
swift fox
Vulpes velox
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