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Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Taxonomy

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

About

The round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus), known as "Ardillón cola redonda" in Spanish, live in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. They are called "ground squirrels" because they burrow in loose soil, often under mesquite trees and creosote bushes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Round-tailed Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Round-tailed Ground Squirrel is Xerospermophilus tereticaudus.
What kingdom does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belong to?
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Xerospermophilus.