Rata Topera vs Forrest's Rock Squirrel

Arvicola amphibius compared with Sciurotamias forresti

Key Differences

Rata Topera is Near Threatened while Forrest's Rock Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rata Topera	Forrest's Rock Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Arvicola	Sciurotamias
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Sciurotamias forresti

Evolutionary Relationship

Rata Topera and Forrest's Rock Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Vista Order: Rodentia

Conservation Status

Rata Topera

NT — Near Threatened

Forrest's Rock Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rata Topera	Forrest's Rock Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rata Topera

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.