Gambian Sun Squirrel vs Reed Bonnet

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Mycena belliarum

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while Reed Bonnet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel	Reed Bonnet
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)	Mycenaceae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Mycena
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Mycena belliarum

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Reed Bonnet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Bonnet

Habitat

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