Citron vs Northern Palm Squirrel
Citrus medica compared with Funambulus pennantii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Northern Palm 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 | Funambulus |
| Species | Citrus medica | Funambulus pennantii |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernNorthern Palm Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Northern Palm 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).
Northern Palm Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United Arab Emirates.
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.
Northern Palm Squirrel
No description available.
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