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Yellow Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus fulvus

Taxonomy

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

About

The yellow ground squirrel (Spermophilus fulvus) is a large and sturdy species of ground squirrel with naked soles on the hind feet(excluding the heels). It is found in Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia and on sandy steppes with Artemisia, glasswort and tamarisk. Is replaced by other ground squirrels in farmland and grassland. It is strictly diurnal and forages mainly in the morning when the vegetation is still damp. lives a very gregarious lifestyle...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Yellow Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus fulvus.
What kingdom does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Yellow Ground Squirrel belong to?
Yellow Ground Squirrel belongs to the genus Spermophilus.