Raposa vs
Vulpes vulpes compared with Usnea lapponica
Key Differences
- Raposa is Least Concern while is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Raposa | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Carnivora (carnívoros) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Vulpes (Foxes) | Usnea |
| Species | Vulpes vulpes | Usnea lapponica |
Conservation Status
Raposa
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Raposa | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Omnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 5 years | — |
| Average Length | 70 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 6.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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).
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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