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Belding's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus beldingi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Urocitellus

About

Belding's ground squirrel (Urocitellus beldingi), also called pot gut, sage rat or picket-pin, is a squirrel that lives on mountains in the western United States. In California, it often is found at 6,500 to 11,800 feet (2,000–3,600 m) in meadows between Lake Tahoe and Kings Canyon. This species is not of conservation concern, and its range includes some protected areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Belding's Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Belding's Ground Squirrel is Urocitellus beldingi.
What kingdom does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Belding's Ground Squirrel belong to?
Belding's Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Urocitellus.