Island Fox
Urocyon littoralis
The island fox is a small fox species that is endemic to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. Evolved from their mainland gray fox recent and larger ancestor, they diversified into six distinct subspecies, each confined to a single island and exhibiting insular dwarfism.
Baby Season
Spring (April-May)
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Jan 12, 2026
Channel Islands National Park, CA, US
byL. Frongia
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jan 12, 2026
Channel Islands National Park, CA, US
byL. Frongia
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jan 11, 2026
Channel Islands National Park, CA, US
byAngela Smith Ballard
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jan 10, 2026
San Clemente Island Underwater Range, CA, US
byAndrea Nunes
Research Grade
· 1 ID