Beira vs Tilki

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Tilki
Kingdom same Animalia (hayvan) Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same Chordata (Kordalılar) Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same Mammalia (memeliler) Mammalia (memeliler)
Order Artiodactyla (Çift toynaklılar) Carnivora (etçiller)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Dorcatragus Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (memeliler)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

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).

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

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.

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