Popayán Thomasomys vs Texas antelope squirrel

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Ammospermophilus interpres

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Texas antelope squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Texas antelope 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	Ammospermophilus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Ammospermophilus interpres

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Texas antelope squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Texas antelope squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Texas antelope 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.

Texas antelope squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.