​red fox | Vulpes vulpes

Red fox is the most widely distributed wild canid in the world. In India, there are three sub-species of red fox. Two of these, Vulpes vulpes montana and Vulpes vulpes griffithii are found in the Himalayas and Trans-Himalayan region of India. The assessment made here is for both these sub-species, combined.  
Population Trend: decreasing
IUCN • least concern
CITES • appendix III
WLPA • schedule II

• ID Features ​• 

• Habitats ​• 

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HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAINS
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HIGH ALTITUDE PLAINS
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OPEN DRY HABITATS
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ALPINE MEADOWS
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AGRICULTURE FIELDS
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HIGH ALTITUDE PLANTATIONS
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RURAL SETTLEMENTS
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TEMPERATE FORESTS
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ALPINE SCRUB HABITATS
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ROCKY OUTCROPS

• Distribution • 

Estimated occupancy of red foxes across taluks/tehsils in India

• Score card •

Conservation score: 69 | Grade: B

Red foxes may be widely distributed within their range in India, but local populations may be declining. Major threats they face include habitat loss and negative interactions with free-ranging/domestic dogs.
IMAGE CREDITS | COVER IMAGE: ISMAIL SHARIFF | PROFILE: HUSSAIN RESHAMWALA