Gambian Sun Squirrel vs Grey Waxcap

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Cuphophyllus lacmus

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while Grey Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel	Grey Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Cuphophyllus
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Cuphophyllus lacmus

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Grey Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Sun Squirrel	Grey Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grey Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.