Souris sauteuse vs Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Notomys macrotis compared with Ammospermophilus nelsoni

Key Differences

• Souris sauteuse is Extinct while Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Souris sauteuse	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Notomys	Ammospermophilus
Species	Notomys macrotis	Ammospermophilus nelsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Souris sauteuse and Nelson s Antelope Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Souris sauteuse

EX — Extinct

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Souris sauteuse	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Souris sauteuse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Souris sauteuse

The Big-eared Hopping Mouse (Notomys macrotis) is a species in the genus Notomys. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.