Cape fox
Vulpes chama
Least Concern
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The Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Chama
French
Le Renard Du Cap
German
Kapfuchs
Similar Species in Vulpes
Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Critically Endangered
Blanford's fox
Vulpes cana
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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kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
Least Concern
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fennec
Vulpes zerda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Cape fox?
The scientific name of Cape fox is Vulpes chama. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.
What is the conservation status of Cape fox?
Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cape fox belong to?
Cape fox (Vulpes chama) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.
Is Cape fox endangered?
No, Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cape fox belong to?
Cape fox (Vulpes chama) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Cape fox?
The closest relatives of Cape fox in the genus Vulpes include Arctic fox, Blanford's fox, Red Fox, Corsac fox, Pale fox.
Genus Vulpes — 11 Species
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Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus
Blanford's fox
Vulpes cana
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LC
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Cape fox
Vulpes chama
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Corsac fox
Vulpes corsac
Pale fox
Vulpes pallida
Ru[..]ppell's fox
Vulpes rueppellii
kit fox
Vulpes macrotis
fennec
Vulpes zerda
Tibetan fox
Vulpes ferrilata
swift fox
Vulpes velox
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