2,641 observationsLeast Concern
Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus saturatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Callospermophilus
About
The Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel (Spermophilus saturatus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, in the order Rodentia. It is the largest species of the three within the subgenus Callospermophilus. It is found in the Cascade Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada and the state of Washington, United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel is Callospermophilus saturatus.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Callospermophilus.