Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

5 years

Length

70 cm

Weight

6.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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About

赤狐（Vulpes vulpes）是地球上分布最广的野生肉食动物，在北半球及澳大利亚引入区域，从北极冻原到城市环境的各类栖息地均有分布。以锈红色皮毛、白色腹部和蓬松尾巴为特征。高度适应性强的杂食者，从兔子、田鼠到水果、人类垃圾无所不食。可用40余种不同的叫声进行交流。

Fun Facts

✨ Red foxes can hear a watch ticking 40 yards away.
✨ A fox's tail helps it balance, like a cat's.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌲 Forest 🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🪴 Shrubland 🌿 Grassland

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇱 Israel

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Red Fox is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)

Genus

Vulpes (Foxes)

Species

Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro rojo

French renard, renard roux

German Rotfuchs

Portuguese Raposa

Russian Kрасная Лиса

Turkish Tilki

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Artificial - Terrestrial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Fox?

The scientific name of Red Fox is Vulpes vulpes. It belongs to the genus Vulpes.

What is the conservation status of Red Fox?

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Red Fox live?

Red Fox is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Norway.

What family does Red Fox belong to?

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the genus Vulpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.

What does Red Fox eat?

Red Fox is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Red Fox live?

Red Fox has an average lifespan of approximately 5 years in the wild.

Is Red Fox endangered?

No, Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Fox belong to?

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).