LC Omnivore Sahara Desert
0.8–1.6 kg
Weight
10–14 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
North Africa
Found In
Endemic to North Africa, the Fennec Fox is an omnivore species inhabiting sahara desert habitats. Weighing 0.8–1.6 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Fennec Fox | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 90% |
| Height | 30 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 9% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↓ 31% |
Endemic to North Africa
Habitat: Sahara Desert
Found In: North Africa
Coloration: Cream
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 50–52 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-5
Lifespan: 10–14 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #48 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Snowy Owl | 1.6–3.3 kg | LC |
| 47 | Emperor Tamarin | 300–400 g | LC |
| 48 | Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | LC |
| 49 | Flying Fox | Up to 1.1 kg | LC |
| 50 | Blue Jay | 70–120 g | LC |
| 51 | European Hedgehog | 0.6–1.2 kg | LC |
Other Canidae Species
The Canidae family has 14 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Wild Dog | 18–36 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Arctic Fox | 2.5–9 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Bengal Fox | 2.5–4 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Boxer Dog | 25–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dalmatian Dog | 23–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dhole | 12–21 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Dingo | 13–20 kg | Carnivore | LC |
| Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | Omnivore | NT |
| Red Fox | 3–7 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Rottweiler | 36–60 kg | Carnivore | NA |