Potato Blight vs Tilki

Phytophthora infestans compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Potato Blight is Not Evaluated while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Potato Blight	Tilki
Kingdom	Chromista (Kromista)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum	Oomycota (Oomycetes)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Peronosporaceae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Phytophthora	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Phytophthora infestans	Vulpes vulpes

Conservation Status

Potato Blight

NE — Not Evaluated

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Potato Blight	Tilki
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Potato Blight

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil).

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 7 countries:

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States