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Gray Fox

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Taxonomy

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

About

The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), or grey fox, is a carnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, widespread throughout northern and central America. This species and its only congener, the diminutive Channel Island fox (Urocyon littoralis), are the only living members of the genus Urocyon, which is considered to be the most basal of the living canids. Though it was once the most common fox in the eastern United States, and still is found there, human advancement...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Fox?
The scientific name of Gray Fox is Urocyon cinereoargenteus.
What kingdom does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the family Canidae.
What genus does Gray Fox belong to?
Gray Fox belongs to the genus Urocyon.