Alashan Ground Squirrel vs dented silk moss

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Plagiothecium denticulatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alashan Ground Squirrel dented silk moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels) Plagiotheciaceae
Genus Spermophilus Plagiothecium
Species Spermophilus alashanicus Plagiothecium denticulatum

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

dented silk moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alashan Ground Squirrel dented silk moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

dented silk moss

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

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.

dented silk moss

No description available.

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