Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
About the Gray Fox
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...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 43,743 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Gray Fox?
The scientific name of the Gray Fox is Urocyon cinereoargenteus.
How many Gray Fox sightings have been recorded?
43,743 observations of the Gray Fox have been recorded on iNaturalist.
43,743
observations on iNaturalist
