Species guide

American Cross Fox

Vulpes vulpes

American Cross Fox

Vulpes vulpes can be found throughout Louisiana except in the southern coastal parishes. Since Lowery (1974), specimen records were reported fromAvoyelles and Lafayette parishes. Additionally, nonvouchered records were reported from Ascension, Rapides, Union, and West Feliciana parishes. Specimen records (2). — Avoyelles Parish (1): 2.5 mi S Mansura on LA # 107, 31.027 N, - 92.046 W, 1 (LSUMZ 34446). Lafayette Parish (1): 4 mi SE Lafayette courthouse, 30.184 N, - 91.975 W, 1 (LSUMZ 32727). Nonvouchered records (6). — Ascension Parish (1): Gonzales, LA 70737, USA, 30.221 N, - 90.912 W, 1 ( 78765448). Rapides Parish (3): Gardner, Rapides Parish, LA, 31.282 N, - 92.669 W, 1 ( 110321470); 30.997 N, - 92.225 W, 1 ( 5676359); C, LA, USA, 31.384 N, - 92.297 W, 1 ( 64152856). Union Parish (1): Heartwood Natural Area, Rocky Branch, LA, 32.680 N, - 92.222 W, 1 ( 68377946). West Feliciana Parish (1

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