Loss of habitat to agriculture is the greatest threat facing [Vulpes corsac].
The Corsac fox is found in Southeast Soviet Union, Soviet and Chinese Turkestan, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Transbaikalia, and northern Manchuria. It prefers the steppes and semi-desert, avoiding areas used for agricultural purposes.
The status of [Vulpes corsac] is unknown.
[Vulpes corsac] is considered as "Data Deficient" by the IUCN.