Mongoose vs Fennec Fox
Who would win?
Mongoose toss-up
| Mongoose | Fennec Fox | |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 | Power index | 42.7 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #161 | Rank | #168 |
| 800 g | Weight | 1.5 kg |
| 36 cm | Length | 40 cm |
| — | Height | 22 cm |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 8 years | Lifespan | 10 years |
Mongoose wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (16 vs 10). Its power index is 43.1 against 42.7 for the Fennec Fox.
Size matters here: a typical adult Fennec Fox weighs about 1.5 kg (3 lb), roughly 1.9× the Mongoose's 800 g. Despite that, the Mongoose's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Fennec Fox's best chance is its special (79 vs 66), plus abilities like Subsand Sonar and Sahara Water Economy. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Mongoose or Fennec Fox?
Mongoose. Mongoose wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (16 vs 10). Its power index is 43.1 against 42.7 for the Fennec Fox.
Which is bigger, the Mongoose or the Fennec Fox?
The Fennec Fox (1.5 kg) is heavier than the Mongoose (800 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Fennec Fox is more agile (89 vs 86).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works