cape hare vs Raposa
Lepus capensis compared with Vulpes vulpes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | cape hare | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (Lagomorfos) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Lepus | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Lepus capensis | Vulpes vulpes |
Evolutionary Relationship
cape hare and Raposa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
cape hare
LC — Least ConcernRaposa
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | cape hare | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
cape hare
Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Italy.
Raposa
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).
cape hare
The Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Raposa
A raposa-vermelha (Vulpes vulpes) e o carnivoro selvagem de distribuicao mais ampla da Terra. Colonizou habitats que vao da tundra artica a ambientes urbanos em todo o hemisferio norte e em areas onde foi introduzida na Australia. Reconhecida pela pelagem ruiva, o ventre branco e a cauda espessa. Omnivora altamente adaptavel, a raposa-vermelha come de tudo, de coelhos e campanhois a frutos e restos humanos. Comunica-se com mais de 40 vocalizacoes distintas.
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