Found in forests, grasslands habitats across North America, Europe, Asia, the Red Fox is an omnivore member of the Canidae family. Weighing 3–7 kg, it is well below average among omnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Red Fox inhabits forests, grasslands habitats. It can be found in North America, Europe, Asia.
Typical coloring: Reddish-brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Red Fox is a solitary species belonging to the Canidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Red Fox is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Red Fox’s weight of 3–7 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #39 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Red Fox weigh?
A Red Fox typically weighs 3–7 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Red Fox?
The Red Fox is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Red Fox live?
The Red Fox is found in North America, Europe, Asia, in forests, grasslands habitats.
How does the Red Fox reproduce?
The Red Fox has a gestation period of 52 days and typically produces 4-6 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026