Gambian Sun Squirrel vs

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Lepra
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.