Golden Thomasomys vs Kinabalu Squirrel

Thomasomys aureus compared with Callosciurus baluensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Kinabalu Squirrel
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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thomasomys	Callosciurus
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Callosciurus baluensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Kinabalu Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Kinabalu Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Kinabalu Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Kinabalu Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.