The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome.

1. There are 8 recognised subspecies of the Arctic fox. The Arctic fox numbers are believed to be at least several hundred thousand in the wild, which are stable and of least concern at present. Based on genetic studies, 8 subspecies of Arctic fox have been described: Mainland Arctic fox Vulpes lagopus lagopus

Based on genetic studies there are eight subspecies: Arctic foxes exhibit monogamous behavior in the wild. Typically, monogamous breeding pairs come together in April or May, welcoming a litter of 5-8 kits around 52 days later.

2022年6月6日 · There are 8 subspecies in total, the Mainland Arctic fox, Iceland Arctic fox, Greenland Arctic fox, Spitsbergen Arctic fox, Hall Island Arctic fox, Bering Island Arctic fox, Pribilof Islands Arctic fox and the Ungava Bay Arctic fox.

2023年2月10日 · There are several subspecies of Vulpes lagopus: V.I. beringensis, which lives on the Bering Islands (remember: scientists aren’t known for their overly creative taxonomic naming skills); V.I. foragoapusis, or the Greenland Arctic fox; V.I. fuliginosus, the Iceland Arctic fox, and V.I. pribilofensis, the Pribilof Islands Arctic fox.

2023年7月26日 · Regarding the recognition of subspecies, there are different views. One of the more recent systematic discussions recognized eight subspecies of Arctic fox (Audet et al. 2002). However, Wilson and Reader and Angerbjörn et al. each recognized only four subspecies.

The Arctic fox is the single most important terrestrial game species in the Arctic. Indigenous people use their fur as a source of income. Due to the Arctic foxes high reproductive rate they can maintain their population rates even under extreme hunting pressures.

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a species of fox that inhabits the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including the tundra and coastal areas, where it has adapted to survive in extreme cold temperatures and barren landscapes.

One of the more recent sys-tematic discussions recognized eight subspecies of Arctic fox (Audet et al. 2002). However, Wil-son and Reader (2005) and Angerbjörn et al. (2004a) each recognized only four subspecies. We follow the suggestion of Angerbjörn et al. (2004a) (see list below) and do not consider V. l.

As a highly adaptable predator, the Arctic fox preys primarily on small mammals such as lemmings, voles, and Arctic hares, supplementing its diet with birds, eggs, and carrion when available. Its hunting strategy often involves stalking and ambushing prey, using its sharp teeth and claws to dispatch its quarry swiftly.