Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Indian Roller

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Coracias benghalensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Indian Roller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Coraciidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Coracias
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Coracias benghalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Indian Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Indian Roller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Indian Roller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Saudi Arabia) and Europe (5 countries).

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.