Watercolor illustration of Kрасная Лиса (Vulpes vulpes)

Kрасная Лиса

Vulpes vulpes

Least Concern
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
5 years
Length
70 cm
Weight
6.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable
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About

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.

Fun Facts

  • Red foxes can hear a watch ticking 40 yards away.
  • A fox's tail helps it balance, like a cat's.

Habitat & Distribution

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).

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
Kрасная Лиса is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore
Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro rojo
French renard, renard roux
German Rotfuchs
Portuguese Raposa
Russian Kрасная Лиса
Turkish Tilki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kрасная Лиса?
The scientific name of Kрасная Лиса is Vulpes vulpes. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.
What is the conservation status of Kрасная Лиса?
Kрасная Лиса (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Kрасная Лиса live?
Kрасная Лиса is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Norway.
What family does Kрасная Лиса belong to?
Kрасная Лиса (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.
What does Kрасная Лиса eat?
Kрасная Лиса is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Kрасная Лиса live?
Kрасная Лиса has an average lifespan of approximately 5 years in the wild.
Is Kрасная Лиса endangered?
No, Kрасная Лиса (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kрасная Лиса belong to?
Kрасная Лиса (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

Native Range — 13 Countries

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