Anderson's squirrel vs Prevost's squirrel
The prevost's squirrel is heavier: 361.5 g against 207.8 g for the anderson's squirrel, about 74% more.
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What is the difference between a anderson's squirrel and a prevost's squirrel?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The prevost's squirrel is heavier: 361.5 g against 207.8 g for the anderson's squirrel, about 74% 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 squirrel | Prevost's squirrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Callosciurus quinquestriatus | Callosciurus prevostii |
| Family | Sciuridae | Sciuridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |
| Weight | 207.8 g | 361.5 g – 400 g |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | 21.1 years |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
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