Bastard Cedar vs European Ground Squirrel
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Spermophilus citellus
Key Differences
- Bastard Cedar is Least Concern while European Ground Squirrel is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | European Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Coniferophyta (Conifers) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pinopsida (Conifers) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pinales (Pines & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cupressaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Calocedrus | Spermophilus |
| Species | Calocedrus decurrens | Spermophilus citellus |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernEuropean Ground Squirrel
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | European Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Cedar
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
European Ground Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Bastard Cedar
The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
European Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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