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Columbian Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus columbianus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus), is a species of rodent common in certain regions of Canada and the northwestern United States. It is the second largest member of the genus Urocitellus, which is part of the tribe Marmotini, along with marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and other holarctic ground squirrels. They are stout, with short dense fur, which is characteristically tawny across the bridge of the nose. Social encounters often are initiated with kissing behavior and...

Frequently Asked Questions

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