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Perote Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus perotensis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Perote ground squirrel (Xerospermosphilus perotensis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Mexico and is currently at risk of extinction. Perote ground squirrels live within the same area as rock squirrels (Otospermophilus variegatus) but they use different microhabitats. In one case it also shares its habitat with the Mexican ground squirrel (Ictidomys mexicanus). Perote ground squirrels have traits similar to those of spotted ground squirrels (X. spilosoma pallescens) found...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perote Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Perote Ground Squirrel is Xerospermophilus perotensis.
What is the conservation status of Perote Ground Squirrel?
The Perote Ground Squirrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Perote Ground Squirrel belong to?
Perote Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Xerospermophilus.