Popayán Thomasomys vs Western Gray Squirrel

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Sciurus griseus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Western Gray Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Western Gray 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	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Sciurus griseus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Western Gray Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Western Gray 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.

Western Gray Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.