Popayán Thomasomys vs Relict Ground Squirrel

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Spermophilus relictus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Relict Ground Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thomasomys	Spermophilus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Spermophilus relictus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Relict Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Relict Ground Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Relict Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.