Gray Fox

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae

About

The gray fox, or grey fox, is an omnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, widespread throughout North America and Central America. This species and its only congener, the diminutive island fox of the California Channel Islands, are the only living members of the genus Urocyon, which is considered to be genetically sister to all other living canids. Its species name cinereoargenteus means "ashen silver".

Fun Fact

Grey foxes are the only canids that can climb trees — they have rotating forearms and semi-retractable claws like a cat, and they sometimes den in tree hollows several metres above the ground.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Deciduous forests and rocky areas

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

6-10 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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