Stumble this page!Merriam's ground squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Spermophilus canus
The Merriam's 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 Merriam
A young / baby of a Merriam is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Merriam group is called a 'dray or scurry'.Countries
United States
Facts about the Merriam's ground squirrel
Merriam's Ground Squirrel or Spermophilus canus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)
Merriam's ground squirrel is a subspecies found in Owyhee County south of the Snake River, west of Reynolds Creek, and north of Cow Creek. (Full text)
The Merriam's Ground Squirrel is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus -- (typical ground squirrels)Citellus
genus Citellus
Spermophilus
genus Spermophilus
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