Ear-spot Squirrel vs Lesser Chiruromys

Callosciurus adamsi compared with Chiruromys vates

Key Differences

• Ear-spot Squirrel is Near Threatened while Lesser Chiruromys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ear-spot Squirrel	Lesser Chiruromys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Callosciurus	Chiruromys
Species	Callosciurus adamsi	Chiruromys vates

Evolutionary Relationship

Ear-spot Squirrel and Lesser Chiruromys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Ear-spot Squirrel

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ear-spot Squirrel	Lesser Chiruromys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ear-spot Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.