Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Robust melanomys

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Melanomys robustulus

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Robust melanomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Robust melanomys
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	Melanomys
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Melanomys robustulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Robust melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Robust melanomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.