Guianan Squirrel vs Root and stalk rot

Sciurus aestuans compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Key Differences

• Guianan Squirrel is Least Concern while Root and stalk rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Squirrel	Root and stalk rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Phytophthora
Species	Sciurus aestuans	Phytophthora tentaculata

Conservation Status

Guianan Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Squirrel	Root and stalk rot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.