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Striped Ground Squirrel

Euxerus erythropus

Taxonomy

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

About

The striped ground squirrel (Euxerus erythropus) is a species of squirrel native to Africa. It was first described by Geoffroy in 1803, but the binomial authority is sometimes incorrectly cited as "Desmarest, 1817". There are six subspecies. It is a moderately large ground squirrel with sandy-brown or dark-brown fur with a white lateral stripe and whitish underparts. Adults live alone or in pairs in a simple burrow with a central nest, foraging, mostly on the ground,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Striped Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Striped Ground Squirrel is Euxerus erythropus.
What is the conservation status of Striped Ground Squirrel?
The Striped Ground Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Striped Ground Squirrel belong to?
Striped Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Euxerus.