Amami Goyo vs American red squirrel

Pinus amamiana compared with Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Key Differences

  • Amami Goyo is Endangered while American red squirrel is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Goyo American red squirrel
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class Pinopsida (マツ綱) Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order Pinales (マツ目) Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus Pinus (Pines) Tamiasciurus
Species Pinus amamiana Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Conservation Status

Amami Goyo

EN — Endangered

American red squirrel

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Goyo American red squirrel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Goyo

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

American red squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Amami Goyo

The Amami Pine (Pinus amamiana) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

American red squirrel

The American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is a species in the genus Tamiasciurus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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