7,219 observationsLeast Concern
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Ammospermophilus
About
The white-tailed antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus), is a diurnal species of ground squirrel, scientifically classified in the order Rodentia and family Sciuridae, found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and the Baja California Peninsula of northwestern Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is Ammospermophilus leucurus.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel belongs to the genus Ammospermophilus.