Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea vs Little Ground Squirrel
Lathyrus latifolius compared with Spermophilus pygmaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Lathyrus | Spermophilus |
| Species | Lathyrus latifolius | Spermophilus pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
LC — Least ConcernLittle Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).
Little Ground Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
The Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus latifolius) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Little Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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