Citron vs Fat Sand Rat
Citrus medica compared with Psammomys obesus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Fat Sand Rat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Muridae (Mice & Rats) |
| Genus | Citrus | Psammomys |
| Species | Citrus medica | Psammomys obesus |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernFat Sand Rat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Fat Sand Rat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Fat Sand Rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Fat Sand Rat
No description available.
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