Flat-headed cat vs Gambian Sun Squirrel

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Heliosciurus gambianus

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Gambian Sun Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Prionailurus	Heliosciurus
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Heliosciurus gambianus

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and Gambian Sun Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Gambian Sun Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.