Barbary ground squirrel vs Smith's Thorius

Atlantoxerus getulus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Barbary ground squirrel is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barbary ground squirrel	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Atlantoxerus	Thorius
Species	Atlantoxerus getulus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Barbary ground squirrel and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Barbary ground squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Barbary ground squirrel	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barbary ground squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Spain.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.