Alpine Sulphur-Tresses vs Long-tailed Ground Squirrel
Alectoria ochroleuca compared with Urocitellus undulatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Long-tailed Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Parmeliaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Alectoria | Urocitellus |
| Species | Alectoria ochroleuca | Urocitellus undulatus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
LC — Least ConcernLong-tailed Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Sulphur-Tresses | Long-tailed Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Long-tailed Ground Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Alpine Sulphur-Tresses
The Alpine Sulphur-Tresses (Alectoria ochroleuca) is a species in the genus Alectoria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Long-tailed Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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