Alashan Ground Squirrel vs robust shell

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Littoraria undulata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	robust shell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Littorinidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Littoraria
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Littoraria undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Alashan Ground Squirrel and robust shell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

robust shell

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	robust shell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

robust shell

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.