| Latin Name |
Vulpes corsac |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Asia |
| Colour |
Silver/Grey |
| Length |
50 - 60 cms (19.7 - 23.6 inches) |
| Tail |
22 - 35 cms (8.7 - 13.8 inches) |
| Weight |
2.5 - 5 Kgs (5.5 - 11 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Corsac Foxes have a body length between 50 and 60 cms (19.7 - 23.6 inches), a tail length between 22 and 35 cms (8.7 - 13.8 inches) and they weigh between 2.5 and 5 kgs (5.5 - 11 lbs). Their thick fur is silver grey in colour with a pale underside.
Habitat
Corsac Foxes can be found in the semi-deserts and steppes of central and north east Asia.
Diet
Corsac Foxes mainly feed on rodents but they will also eat birds, insects and fruits.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 50 - 60 days, Corsac Foxes give birth to 2 - 6 kits in a den. Nothing is known about the development of the youngsters.
Predators
Humans are predators of Corsac Foxes.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Corsac Fox include:
Vulpes corsac corsac
Vulpes corsac kalmykorum
Vulpes corsac turcmenicus
Interesting Facts
Corsac Foxes are also known as:
Steppe Fox
Blanford's Fox (Vulpes cana) are also known as Corsac, but please note these are different species. |
