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Rüppell's fox, scientifically designated as *Vulpes rueppellii*, is a species within the genus *Vulpes*. It belongs to the class Mammalia and is also referred to by the common names Renard de Rüppell, Renard famélique, and Rüeppell's Fox. The species has a gestation period of 52 days, with the longest observed lifespan recorded at 14.3 years.
According to the IUCN Red List assessment from 2015, the conservation status of *V. rueppellii* is Least Concern. The taxon has been documented through 86 observations on the platform iNaturalist.
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Least ConcernRüppell's Fox
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- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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- Vulpes rueppellii
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- raposa de Rüppell
- gestation period
- 52
- longest observed lifespan
- 14.3
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- V. rueppellii
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Encyclopedic overview
Rüppell's fox (Vulpes rueppellii), also called Rüppell's sand fox, is a fox species living in desert and semi-desert regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and southwestern Asia. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008. It is named after the German naturalist Eduard Rüppell.
Taxonomy
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