# Corsac fox (*Vulpes corsac*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The corsac fox (Vulpes corsac) is a mammal in the family Canidae, order Carnivora. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial and nocturnal carnivore whose habitats are grassland and shrubland. Adults weigh 2.4 kg, with reported values from 2.25 to 2.7 kg, and a lifespan of 13 years is reported, with values up to 13.89 years. The IUCN Red List classifies the corsac fox as Least Concern in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.25 kg – 2.7 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 13 years |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 13.9 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland, shrubland |
| Gestation | 49 days – 53.9 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 5 – 6 |
| Age at maturity | 9 months – 16.8 months |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1.05 |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Canidae
- genus: Vulpes
- species: *Vulpes corsac* (Linnaeus, 1768)

Synonyms: *Canis corsac*, *Canis corsca*, *Vulpes corsak corsak*

## Common questions

### How heavy is a corsac fox?

An adult Corsac fox weighs 2.4 kg, with reported values from 2.25 to 2.7 kg.

### What does the corsac fox eat?

The corsac fox is a carnivore.

### What habitat does the corsac fox live in?

The corsac fox lives in grassland and shrubland, where it is terrestrial and nocturnal.

### Is the corsac fox endangered?

No. The corsac fox is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does a corsac fox live?

A lifespan of 13 years is reported for the corsac fox, with values up to 13.89 years.

### How many young does a corsac fox have?

A corsac fox has 5 young per litter, with up to 6 reported. The gestation period is 53.87 days.

### What kind of animal is the corsac fox?

The corsac fox is a mammal in the family Canidae and the order Carnivora.

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