Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alashan Ground Squirrel Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels) Parmeliaceae
Genus Spermophilus Parmotrema
Species Spermophilus alashanicus Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alashan Ground Squirrel Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and 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.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

No description available.

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