LC Omnivore Forests, Grasslands
3–7 kg
Weight
3–5 yrs
Lifespan
48 km/h
Top Speed
North America, Europe, Asia
Found In
The Red Fox is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 13 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 13 U.S. National Parks
The Red Fox has 18 field records across 13 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 13 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Unknown | Common | — |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | Unknown | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Uncommon | — |
| Glacier National Park | Native | Rare | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
| Grand Teton National Park | Unknown | Uncommon | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | Uncommon | — |
| Hot Springs National Park | Native | Uncommon | Species of Concern |
| Hot Springs National Park | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | Native | Unknown | — |
| Olympic National Park | Non-native | Occasional | — |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Yellowstone National Park | Unknown | Common | — |
| Yellowstone National Park | Native | Rare | Species of Concern |
| Yosemite National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
Abundance Distribution
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 6 park records.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Red Fox | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 58% |
| Height | 42.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 37% |
| Avg Speed | 48 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 4 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↓ 77% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Forests, Grasslands
Found In: North America, Europe, Asia
Coloration: Reddish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 52 days
Offspring per Birth: 4-6
Lifespan: 3–5 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 #39 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Bald Eagle | 3–6 kg | LC |
| 38 | Echidna | 2.5–6.5 kg | LC |
| 39 | Red Fox | 3–7 kg | LC |
| 40 | Banded Palm Civet | 2–5 kg | LC |
| 41 | Bengal Fox | 2.5–4 kg | LC |
| 42 | Secretary Bird | 2.3–4.5 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 |
| Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | Omnivore | NT |
| Rottweiler | 36–60 kg | Carnivore | NA |