探検哺乳類

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!

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

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.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaCarnivoraCanidaeUrocyon
island fox
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island fox

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Rare

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Agile Climber

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

能力

Island Miniaturization

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

能力

Sharp Night Vision

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

サイズと詳細

長さ
59-79 cm
体重
1.3-2.8 kg
寿命
4-6 年
Top Speed
25 km/h
一度の出産数
1-5
妊娠期間
50-53 日

食性と食事

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

主な食物

  • Insects
  • Manzanita berries
  • Cactus fruits
  • Deer mice
  • Bird eggs
  • Lizards

採餌方法

  • Foraging
  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Channel Island Fox

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

If you see a fox, enjoy watching it from a distance and do not try to touch it.

よくある質問

island foxの長さは何ですか?

59-79 cm

island foxの体重は何ですか?

1.3-2.8 kg

island foxの寿命は何ですか?

4-6 年

island foxのtop Speedは何ですか?

25 km/h

island foxは何を食べますか?

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

island foxは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

island foxはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging and Pursuit

island foxの一度の出産数は何ですか?

1-5

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