Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Olrog s Pericote

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Andalgalomys olrogi

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Olrog s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Olrog s Pericote
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	Ammospermophilus	Andalgalomys
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Andalgalomys olrogi

Evolutionary Relationship

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel and Olrog s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Olrog s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Olrog s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Olrog s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.