2,893 observationsLeast Concern
Harris' Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus harrisii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Ammospermophilus
About
Harris's antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus harrisii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and in Sonora in Mexico. They are adapted to hot weather conditions including a technique called "heat dumping". They have a wide ranging diet, including both vegetation, insects, small rodents and carrion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Harris' Antelope Squirrel is Ammospermophilus harrisii.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel belongs to the genus Ammospermophilus.