Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Popayán Thomasomys

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Popayán 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	Ammospermophilus	Thomasomys
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.