Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Pine Toad

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Incilius occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Bufonidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Incilius
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Pine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.