Here's a breakdown:
* Canidae: This family includes animals like wolves, coyotes, jackals, and, yes, foxes.
* Foxes: Within the Canidae family, there are many different species that are specifically referred to as "foxes." The kit fox is one of these species.
So, while the kit fox has unique characteristics like its small size and pointed ears, it is ultimately classified as a fox because of its shared lineage with other foxes within the Canidae family.