mullein wave vs Tilki

Scopula marginepunctata compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• mullein wave is Critically Endangered while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	mullein wave	Tilki
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class	Insecta (böcek)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order	Lepidoptera (Pul kanatlılar)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Geometridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Scopula	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Scopula marginepunctata	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

mullein wave and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (hayvan)

Conservation Status

mullein wave

CR — Critically Endangered

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	mullein wave	Tilki
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

mullein wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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).

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:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden