Alpine marmot vs Chícharo-Selvagem
Marmota marmota compared with Lathyrus sylvestris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine marmot | Chícharo-Selvagem |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Roedores) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Marmota | Lathyrus |
| Species | Marmota marmota | Lathyrus sylvestris |
Conservation Status
Alpine marmot
LC — Least ConcernChícharo-Selvagem
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine marmot | Chícharo-Selvagem |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine marmot
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Andorra, Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain.
Chícharo-Selvagem
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
Alpine marmot
The Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) is a species in the genus Marmota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Distributed across Andorra, Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain.
Chícharo-Selvagem
No description available.
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