Arctic Fox information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Arctic Fox, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Arctic Fox
The Arctic fox, also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is known for its thick, warm fur that can be used as camouflage against snow in the winter. It has a large and fluffy tail. In the wild, most individuals do not live past their first year but some exceptional ones survive up to 11 years. Its body length ranges from 46 to 68 cm, with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat.
Arctic Fox facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Vulpes vulpes
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Forests, farmland & cities
- A group is called
- Skulk
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Canidae
- Genus Vulpes
- Species Vulpes vulpes
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Arctic Fox?
Vulpes vulpes. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Canidae.
Is the Arctic Fox endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Vulpes vulpes is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does an Arctic Fox live?
3 to 6 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does an Arctic Fox eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is forests, farmland & cities.
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