Algerian Spreadwing vs Deppe's Squirrel

Lestes numidicus compared with Sciurus deppei

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Deppe's Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Deppe's Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lestidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Lestes	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)
Species	Lestes numidicus	Sciurus deppei

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Deppe's Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Deppe's Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Deppe's Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Deppe's Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.