Stumble this page!Daurian ground squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Spermophilus dauricus
The Daurian 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 Daurian ground squirrel
A young / baby of a Daurian ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Daurian ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the Daurian ground squirrel
Daurian Ground Squirrel or Spermophilus dauricus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)
1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus -- (typical ground squirrels)Citellus
genus Citellus
Spermophilus
genus Spermophilus
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