🌿Native Nature

Bat-eared Fox

Otocyon megalotis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Canidae ›Genus: Otocyon

About

The bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species of fox found on the African savanna, named for its large ears, which are used for thermoregulation. Fossil records show this canid first appeared during the middle Pleistocene, about 800,000 years ago. It is considered a basal canid species, resembling ancestral forms of the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bat-eared Fox?
The scientific name of Bat-eared Fox is Otocyon megalotis.
What is the conservation status of Bat-eared Fox?
The Bat-eared Fox has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the family Canidae.
What genus does Bat-eared Fox belong to?
Bat-eared Fox belongs to the genus Otocyon.