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Anderson's squirrel vs Plantain squirrel

The anderson's squirrel is heavier: 207.8 g against 197.5 g for the plantain squirrel, about 5% more.

Anderson's squirrel (Callosciurus quinquestriatus)
Anderson's squirrel LCLeast Concern
Photo: Wich'yanan L · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Plantain squirrel (Callosciurus notatus)
Plantain squirrel LCLeast Concern
Photo: Pangalau · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What is the difference between a anderson's squirrel and a plantain squirrel?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • The anderson's squirrel is heavier: 207.8 g against 197.5 g for the plantain squirrel, about 5% more.
  • Both belong to the genus Callosciurus, so they are close relatives.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Side by side

Anderson's squirrelPlantain squirrel
Scientific nameCallosciurus quinquestriatusCallosciurus notatus
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia
Weight207.8 g197.5 g – 400 g
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recorded14.7 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatforestNot recorded
Conservation statusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.

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