European Ground Squirrel vs Iberian Mole

Spermophilus citellus compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• European Ground Squirrel is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Ground Squirrel	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Talpidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Talpa
Species	Spermophilus citellus	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

European Ground Squirrel and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

European Ground Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Ground Squirrel	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.