Daurian Ground Squirrel vs Mulot Pygmée

Spermophilus dauricus compared with Apodemus uralensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Daurian Ground Squirrel	Mulot Pygmée
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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Spermophilus	Apodemus
Species	Spermophilus dauricus	Apodemus uralensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Daurian Ground Squirrel and Mulot Pygmée share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Daurian Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Mulot Pygmée

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Daurian Ground Squirrel	Mulot Pygmée
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Daurian Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mulot Pygmée

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.