Alashan Ground Squirrel vs Western Dwarf Squirrel

Spermophilus alashanicus compared with Microsciurus mimulus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Western Dwarf Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Spermophilus	Microsciurus
Species	Spermophilus alashanicus	Microsciurus mimulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alashan Ground Squirrel and Western Dwarf Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Family level: Sciuridae. (Squirrels)

Conservation Status

Alashan Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Western Dwarf Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashan Ground Squirrel	Western Dwarf Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashan Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Western Dwarf Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in 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.