Gambian Sun Squirrel vs Springtail

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Entomobryidae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Entomobrya
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Sun Squirrel and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).