Stumble this page!Tropical ground squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Spermophilus adocetus
The Tropical ground 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 tropical ground squirrel
A young / baby of a tropical ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A tropical ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.Countries
Mexico
Facts about the tropical ground squirrel
Tropical ground squirrels are active all year and do not store food. (Full text)
1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus -- (typical ground squirrels)Citellus
genus Citellus
Spermophilus
genus Spermophilus
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