island fox

Urocyon littoralis

The island fox is a small, cute fox found only on six of California's Channel Islands. They have big ears and a fluffy tail, making them look adorable and very special!

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The island fox is the smallest fox in North America, with a grizzled grayish-brown coat and striking reddish-orange sides. It has a white throat, belly, and inner ears, contrasted by a distinctive black stripe and tip on its tail.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseMammaliaOrdenCarnivoraFamiliaCanidaeGéneroUrocyon

island fox

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Rare

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Each fox often has a specific den site it uses for many years!

Island foxes are only found on six of California's Channel Islands!

Their ancestors floated to these islands thousands of years ago!

They communicate using barks, growls, and even tail positions!

Habilidades especiales

Island fox can climb trees easily thanks to semi-retractable claws that help them find food or escape danger.

Island fox has evolved to be much smaller than mainland foxes because this helps them thrive with fewer resources on islands.

Island fox can hunt effectively in low light using excellent night vision that helps them find prey after sunset.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 59-79 cm
Peso: 1.3-2.8 kg
Esperanza de vida: 4-6 años
Top Speed: 25 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-5
Gestación: 50-53 días

Dieta y alimentación

Island foxes are omnivores, eating fruits, insects, small mammals, and birds found on their island homes.

Alimentos principales

Insects
Manzanita berries
Cactus fruits
Deer mice
Bird eggs
Lizards

Métodos de búsqueda

Foraging
Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Deer Mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Primary food source for the island fox.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A major aerial predator of young island foxes.

eats

Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos insularis

Foxes consume its berries as a key food source.

eats

Black Rat

Rattus rattus

An introduced species that island foxes sometimes prey on.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Solitario

Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.

Omnívoro

Este rasgo identifica organismos cuya dieta incluye tanto materia vegetal como animal.

Arborícola

Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.

Costero

Los hábitats costeros son entornos dinámicos situados a lo largo de la interfaz entre la tierra y el mar, influenciados por las mareas, las olas y el agua salada.