One of the rarest fox species in the world, native to the desert and semi-desert regions of northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and southwestern Asia. They can be distinguished from other foxes by their small size and sandy-brown coloration. Its distinctive features include a long muzzle, large pointed ears, and yellowish-brown eyes. They are well-adapted to desert habitats and can endure long periods of drought and extreme temperatures.
This species has been classified as Least Concern due to its wide distribution throughout its range, but they are threatened by hunting and the use of poisons and are on the brink of extinction in Israel due to competition with the Red Fox.
Distribution
Afghanistan
Algeria
Chad
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Libya
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Niger
Oman
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
UAE
YemenAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
