African or Cape clawless otter vs Tilki

Aonyx capensis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• African or Cape clawless otter is Near Threatened while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African or Cape clawless otter	Tilki
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Carnivora (etçiller)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Aonyx	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Aonyx capensis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

African or Cape clawless otter and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (etçiller)

Conservation Status

African or Cape clawless otter

NT — Near Threatened

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African or Cape clawless otter	Tilki
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

African or Cape clawless otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tilki

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

African or Cape clawless otter

The African or Cape clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) is a species in the genus Aonyx. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tilki

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.