Bastard Cedar vs Little Ground Squirrel
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Spermophilus pygmaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | Little 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 pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernLittle Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Cedar
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Range
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Little Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
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.
Little Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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