Pichincha Thomasomys vs Russet Ground Squirrel

Thomasomys vulcani compared with Spermophilus major

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pichincha Thomasomys	Russet 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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thomasomys	Spermophilus
Species	Thomasomys vulcani	Spermophilus major

Evolutionary Relationship

Pichincha Thomasomys and Russet Ground Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Russet Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pichincha Thomasomys	Russet Ground Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Russet Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.