494 observationsLeast Concern
Russet Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus major
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Spermophilus
About
The russet ground squirrel (Spermophilus major) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is also known as the hibernating large ground squirrel and the large-toothed souslik. It is found in west central Asia where its natural habitat is temperate grassland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Russet Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus major.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Russet Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Spermophilus.