Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Lagos-rubber
Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Funtumia africana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alashan Ground Squirrel | Lagos-rubber |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Spermophilus | Funtumia |
| Species | Spermophilus alashanicus | Funtumia africana |
Conservation Status
Alashan Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernLagos-rubber
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alashan Ground Squirrel | Lagos-rubber |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alashan Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Lagos-rubber
Habitat
Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Range
Distributed across Angola, Guinea, and India.
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.
Lagos-rubber
No description available.
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