Citron vs Mexican Ground Squirrel
Citrus medica compared with Ictidomys mexicanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Mexican Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
| Genus | Citrus | Ictidomys |
| Species | Citrus medica | Ictidomys mexicanus |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernMexican Ground Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Mexican Ground Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mexican Ground Squirrel
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.
Mexican Ground Squirrel
No description available.
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