Gambian Sun Squirrel vs Reed Vole

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Microtus
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Sun Squirrel and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.