Guayaquil Squirrel vs Kodkod

Sciurus stramineus compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Guayaquil Squirrel is Least Concern while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guayaquil Squirrel	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Leopardus
Species	Sciurus stramineus	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

Guayaquil Squirrel and Kodkod share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Guayaquil Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guayaquil Squirrel	Kodkod
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guayaquil Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Peru.

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.