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Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus), also known as the striped gopher, leopard ground squirrel, squinney, and as the leopard-spermophile in Audubon’s day, is a ground squirrel. It is widely distributed over grasslands and prairies of North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel is Ictidomys tridecemlineatus.
What kingdom does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belong to?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Ictidomys.