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Indian Desert Fox: Facts, Diet, Habitat

All you need to know about this clever canid

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 16, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 16, 2026

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All you need to know about this clever canid

What is the scientific name of the Indian desert fox?

Vulpes vulpes pusilla

Is the Indian desert fox found in Rajasthan?

Yes, the Indian desert fox is found in Rajasthan.

What is the IUCN status of the Indian desert fox?

Least Concern

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.