Andean Squirrel vs Kodkod

Sciurus pucheranii compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Andean Squirrel is Data Deficient while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Squirrel	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Leopardus
Species	Sciurus pucheranii	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Squirrel and Kodkod share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Squirrel

DD — Data Deficient

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Squirrel	Kodkod
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Squirrel

The Andean Squirrel (Sciurus pucheranii) is a species in the genus Sciurus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.