Himalayan Marmot vs
Marmota himalayana compared with Opegrapha rupestris
Key Differences
- Himalayan Marmot is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Himalayan Marmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Ostropales (Ostropales) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Graphidaceae |
| Genus | Marmota | Opegrapha |
| Species | Marmota himalayana | Opegrapha rupestris |
Conservation Status
Himalayan Marmot
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Himalayan Marmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Himalayan Marmot
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Himalayan Marmot
No description available.
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