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There are several species of foxes. The scientific/binomial names are given in italics.

Red fox Vulpes vulpes

Vulpes bangalensis

Cape fox Vulpes chama

Vulpes ruepellii

Vulpes corsac

Swift fox Vulpes velox

Fennec fox Vulpes zerda = Fennecus zerda

Arctic fox Alopex lagopus

Bat eared fox Otocyon megalotis

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Foxes in general come from the genus Vulpes.

The full name of the Red Fox is Vulpes vulpes.

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