Calamus vs Western Dwarf Squirrel
Acorus calamus compared with Microsciurus mimulus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Western Dwarf Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Acorus | Microsciurus |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Microsciurus mimulus |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernWestern Dwarf Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Western Dwarf Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Western Dwarf Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Western Dwarf Squirrel
No description available.
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