Gambian Sun Squirrel vs

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Sticta limbata

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while is Extinct.

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)	Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Lobariaceae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Sticta
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Sticta limbata

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

EX — Extinct

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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.