Carnation Earthfan vs Little Ground Squirrel
Thelephora caryophyllea compared with Spermophilus pygmaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carnation Earthfan | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Thelephoraceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Thelephora | Spermophilus |
| Species | Thelephora caryophyllea | Spermophilus pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
Carnation Earthfan
LC — Least ConcernLittle Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carnation Earthfan | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Carnation Earthfan
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Little Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
Carnation Earthfan
The Carnation Earthfan (Thelephora caryophyllea) is a species in the genus Thelephora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Little Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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