Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Broad skate

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Amblyraja badia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Broad skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Rajidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Amblyraja
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Amblyraja badia

Evolutionary Relationship

Alashan Ground Squirrel and Broad skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Broad skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad skate

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.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.