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Some facts about the
Harris's antelope squirrel
Adult weight : 0.126 kg (0.2772 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 11 years
Female maturity :319 days
Gestation : 30 days
Weaning : 51 days
Litter size : 7
Litters per year : 1
Weight at birth : 0.004 kg (0.0088 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.045 kg (0.099 lbs)
Harris's antelope squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Ammospermophilus harrisii
The Harris's antelope squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Harris
A young / baby of a Harris is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Harris group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the Harris's antelope squirrel
References01, 02, 03, 11, 12 CommentsNEW MEXICO: Only one subspecies of Ammospermophilus harrisii is confirmed in New Mexico, A. (Full text)
Scientific NameAmmospermophilus harrisii Taxonomic Order12945 References01, 02, 03, 11, 12 CommentsNEW MEXICO: Only one subspecies of Ammospermophilus harrisii is confirmed (Full text)
(273K) Harris's Antelope Squirrels are cute little desert dwellers - they look a lot like a long chipmunk, with stripes down their backs. (Full text)
The Harris's Antelope Squirrel is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)