Gambian Sun Squirrel vs

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Protoblastenia incrustans

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.

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)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Psoraceae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Protoblastenia
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Protoblastenia incrustans

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

CR — Critically Endangered

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 Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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