Alashan Ground Squirrel vs False Death-Cap

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Amanita citrina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alashan Ground Squirrel False Death-Cap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels) Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Spermophilus Amanita (Amanitas)
Species Spermophilus alashanicus Amanita citrina

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

False Death-Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alashan Ground Squirrel False Death-Cap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Death-Cap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.

False Death-Cap

No description available.

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