99 observationsLeast Concern
Tropical Ground Squirrel
Notocitellus adocetus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Notocitellus
About
The tropical ground squirrel (Notocitellus adocetus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. At one time the species was originally described as Spermophilus adocetus, but the genus Spermophilus was revised and subdivided in 2009 and it was placed in the genus Notocitellus. It is endemic to arid upland areas and deciduous woodland in northern Mexico. It is locally referred to as Cuinique.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tropical Ground Squirrel is Notocitellus adocetus.
- The Tropical Ground Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Tropical Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Notocitellus.