Calamian Deer vs Relict Ground Squirrel

Axis calamianensis compared with Spermophilus relictus

Key Differences

• Calamian Deer is Endangered while Relict Ground Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Calamian Deer	Relict Ground Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Axis	Spermophilus
Species	Axis calamianensis	Spermophilus relictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Calamian Deer and Relict Ground Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Calamian Deer

EN — Endangered

Relict Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Calamian Deer	Relict Ground Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Calamian Deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Relict Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Calamian Deer

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.