Papuan Abeomelomys vs Relict Ground Squirrel

Abeomelomys sevia compared with Spermophilus relictus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Papuan Abeomelomys	Relict Ground Squirrel
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Abeomelomys	Spermophilus
Species	Abeomelomys sevia	Spermophilus relictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Papuan Abeomelomys and Relict Ground Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Papuan Abeomelomys

LC — Least Concern

Relict Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Papuan Abeomelomys	Relict Ground Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Papuan Abeomelomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Relict Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.