Barbary ground squirrel vs Cep
Atlantoxerus getulus compared with Boletus edulis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barbary ground squirrel | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Boletaceae |
| Genus | Atlantoxerus | Boletus |
| Species | Atlantoxerus getulus | Boletus edulis |
Conservation Status
Barbary ground squirrel
LC — Least ConcernCep
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barbary ground squirrel | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barbary ground squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Spain.
Cep
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Barbary ground squirrel
The Barbary ground squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus) is a species in the genus Atlantoxerus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cep
The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].
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