Cape Fox (Vulpes chama)

Cape Fox, a reference photo — Photo: Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Cape fox (Vulpes chama), also called the asse, cama fox or the silver-backed fox, is a small species of fox, native to southern Africa. It is the only "true fox" occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, and it retains primitive characteristics of Vulpes because it diverged early in the evolutionary history of the group.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cape Fox being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Vulpes macrotis
Vulpes bengalensis
Vulpes velox
Lycalopex vetula
Lycalopex grisea
Vulpes zerda

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Vulpes
Species: Vulpes chama

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