alpine cinquefoil vs Little Ground Squirrel
Potentilla crantzii compared with Spermophilus pygmaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine cinquefoil | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Potentilla | Spermophilus |
| Species | Potentilla crantzii | Spermophilus pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
alpine cinquefoil
LC — Least ConcernLittle Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine cinquefoil | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine cinquefoil
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Little Ground Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
alpine cinquefoil
The Alpine cinquefoil (Potentilla crantzii) is a species in the genus Potentilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Little Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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