Himalayan Marmot vs

Marmota himalayana compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

  • Himalayan Marmot is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Himalayan Marmot
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels) Pertusariaceae
Genus Marmota Lepra
Species Marmota himalayana Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Himalayan Marmot

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Himalayan Marmot
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Himalayan Marmot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Himalayan Marmot

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