Arctic fox vs Tilki

Vulpes lagopus compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

  • Arctic fox is Critically Endangered while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic fox 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 same Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus same Vulpes (Foxes) Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Vulpes lagopus Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic fox and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Vulpes. (Foxes)

Conservation Status

Arctic fox

CR — Critically Endangered

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic fox Tilki
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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).

Arctic fox

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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