Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Tiny vetch
Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Vicia hirsuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alashan Ground Squirrel | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Spermophilus | Vicia |
| Species | Spermophilus alashanicus | Vicia hirsuta |
Conservation Status
Alashan Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernTiny vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alashan Ground Squirrel | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alashan Ground Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Tiny vetch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).
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.
Tiny vetch
No description available.
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