410 observationsEndangered
Utah Prairie Dog
Cynomys parvidens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Cynomys
About
The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog, a member of the squirrel family of rodents native to the south central steppes of the US state of Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Utah Prairie Dog is Cynomys parvidens.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Utah Prairie Dog belongs to the genus Cynomys.