Basket Elm vs Mexican Ground Squirrel
Ulmus crassifolia compared with Ictidomys mexicanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Basket Elm | Mexican Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Ulmaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Ulmus | Ictidomys |
| Species | Ulmus crassifolia | Ictidomys mexicanus |
Conservation Status
Basket Elm
LC — Least ConcernMexican Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Basket Elm | Mexican Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Basket Elm
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Mexican Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Basket Elm
The Basket Elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Mexican Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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