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The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), 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 (Urocyon littoralis) 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.
The South American gray fox is a small fox-like canid, weighing 2.5 to 5.45 kilograms (5.5 to 12.0 lb), and measuring 65 to 110 centimetres (26 to 43 in) in length including a tail of 20 to 43 cm (8 to 17 in). The head is reddish-brown flecked with white.
In September 2023, a live Cozumel fox was rescued from a road and subsequently released. [12] [13] The Cozumel fox has not been scientifically described, but is a dwarf form as is the island fox, but is slightly larger than the island fox, being up to three-quarters the size of the gray fox. No skins or complete skulls of the Cozumel fox exist ...
Gray foxes, despite the name, are not considered “true foxes” due to their scientific classification as part of the Urocyon genus instead of the Vulpes genus (like the better-known red fox).
The South American gray fox, Lycalopex griseus, is the most common species, and is known for its large ears and a highly marketable, russet-fringed pelt. The second-oldest known fossils belonging to the genus were discovered in Chile , and date from 2.0 to 2.5 million years ago, in the mid- to late Pliocene . [ 4 ]
Pressures placed on foxes include habitat loss and being hunted for pelts, other trade, or control. [25] Due in part to their opportunistic hunting style and industriousness, foxes are commonly resented as nuisance animals. [ 26 ]
Pampas fox dentition (right) compared with that of red fox (left) The Pampas fox resembles the culpeo or Andean fox in appearance and size, but has a proportionately wider snout, reddish fur on the head and neck, and a black mark on the muzzle. Its short, dense fur is grey over most of the body, with a black line running down the back and onto ...
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