Alpine marmot vs American Emerald
Marmota marmota compared with Cordulia shurtleffii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine marmot | American Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Marmota | Cordulia |
| Species | Marmota marmota | Cordulia shurtleffii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine marmot and American Emerald share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine marmot
LC — Least ConcernAmerican Emerald
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine marmot | American Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine marmot
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Andorra, Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain.
American Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Alpine marmot
The Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) is a species in the genus Marmota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Distributed across Andorra, Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain.
American Emerald
The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia