The tip of their tails are a different colour from the rest of their pelt. The Genus only consists of "true foxes". And are relatively small in size.
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It depends upon the species - Eurasian red fox is Vulpes vulpes (with a lot of subspecies).
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There are several species of foxes. The scientific/binomial names are given in italics.Red fox Vulpes vulpesVulpes bangalensisCape fox Vulpes chamaVulpes ruepelliiVulpes corsacSwift fox Vulpes veloxFennec fox Vulpes zerda = Fennecus zerdaArctic fox Alopex lagopusBat eared fox Otocyon megalotis
Vulpes.
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The most common fox is the Red Fox, and it's scientific name is Vulpes vulpes according to Wikipedia.
Scientific name for fox, also is the Genus branch's name for foxes.
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The true foxes, of which there are about 12 species, belong to the genus Vulpes.
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Foxes have the scientific name of Canis Vulpes and are related to dogs.Male foxes are known as dogs, tods or reynards, females as vixens, and young as cubs, pups, or kits. A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth.