Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Root and stalk rot

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Root and stalk rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Root and stalk rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Ammospermophilus	Phytophthora
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Phytophthora tentaculata

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Root and stalk rot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.