Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Savi s Pine Vole

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Microtus savii

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Savi s Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Savi s Pine Vole
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	Microtus
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Microtus savii

Evolutionary Relationship

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel and Savi s Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Savi s Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Savi s Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Savi s Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.