Bastard Cedar vs Mexican Ground Squirrel
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Ictidomys mexicanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | Mexican 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 | Ictidomys |
| Species | Calocedrus decurrens | Ictidomys mexicanus |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernMexican Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | Mexican 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).
Mexican Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Mexican Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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