Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Bell's False Brook Salamander

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Isthmura bellii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Bell's False Brook Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Isthmura
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Isthmura bellii

Evolutionary Relationship

Alashan Ground Squirrel and Bell's False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Bell's False Brook Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Bell's False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bell's False Brook Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

Alashan Ground Squirrel

The Alashan Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus alashanicus) is a species in the genus Spermophilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bell's False Brook Salamander

The Bell's False Brook Salamander (Isthmura bellii) is a species in the genus Isthmura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.