Fox information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Fox, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Fox
Foxes are small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull; upright, triangular ears; a pointed, slightly upturned snout; and a long, bushy tail ("brush").
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 Fox?
Vulpes vulpes. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Canidae.
Is the 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 a Fox live?
3 to 6 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Fox eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is forests, farmland & cities.
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