Kit Fox

Vulpes macrotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae

About

The kit fox is a fox species that inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern and central Mexico. These foxes are the smallest of the four species of Vulpes occurring in North America and are among the smallest of the vulpines worldwide. It has also been called a North American counterpart of the fennec fox due to its large ears.

Fun Fact

These foxes are the smallest of the four species of Vulpes occurring in North America and are among the smallest of the vulpines worldwide.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat human food.

Lifespan

12 years (wild)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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