Island fox
The island fox (Urocyon littoralis) is an omnivorous mammal native to North America.
The island fox is a small fox species that is endemic to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. They evolved from their larger mainland gray fox ancestor and have diversified into six subspecies, each confined to its own island and all exhibiting insular dwarfism. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Urocyon littoralis
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Canidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- North America
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Length
- 47 cm
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does an island fox eat?
The island fox is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is an island fox?
The island fox weighs around 2 kg and measures about 47 cm.
Where do island foxs live?
Island foxs are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the island fox endangered?
The island fox is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.