Cep vs Little Ground Squirrel
Boletus edulis compared with Spermophilus pygmaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cep | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Boletales (Boletales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Boletaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Boletus | Spermophilus |
| Species | Boletus edulis | Spermophilus pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
Cep
LC — Least ConcernLittle Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cep | Little Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cep
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Little Ground Squirrel
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
Cep
The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].
Little Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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