Irrawaddy Squirrel vs Pichincha Thomasomys

Callosciurus pygerythrus compared with Thomasomys vulcani

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Irrawaddy Squirrel Pichincha Thomasomys
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 Sciuridae (Squirrels) Cricetidae
Genus Callosciurus Thomasomys
Species Callosciurus pygerythrus Thomasomys vulcani

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Irrawaddy Squirrel Pichincha Thomasomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Irrawaddy Squirrel

No description available.

Pichincha Thomasomys

No description available.

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