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Richardson's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus richardsonii

Taxonomy

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

About

Richardson's ground squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii), also known as the Dakrat, or Flickertail, is a North American ground squirrel in the genus Urocitellus. Like a number of other ground squirrels, they are sometimes called gophers, though this name belongs more strictly to the pocket gophers of family Geomyidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

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