Épithèque Canine vs Guianan Squirrel

Epitheca canis compared with Sciurus aestuans

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Épithèque Canine	Guianan Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (insecte)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Corduliidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Epitheca	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)
Species	Epitheca canis	Sciurus aestuans

Evolutionary Relationship

Épithèque Canine and Guianan Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Épithèque Canine

LC — Least Concern

Guianan Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Épithèque Canine	Guianan Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Épithèque Canine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Guianan Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Épithèque Canine

The Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis) is a species in the genus Epitheca. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.