Callospermophilus
| Genus Callospermophilus | |
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| Order: | Rodentia |
| Suborder: | Sciuromorpha |
| Family: | Sciuridae |
| Subfamily: | Xerinae |
| Tribe: | Marmotini |
Callospermophilus are ground squirrels in the family Sciuridae. Callospermophilus are distinguished from other ground squirrels by a longitudinal white stripe on either side of the back, bordered on each side by a black stripe, ears are noticeable and extend above the crown of the head, and by a golden brown to a tawny or russet mantle over the head and shoulders. The genus comprises three recognized species, two of which are found in the United States. Callospermophilus madrensis is endemic to Mexico.
Species in the United States
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Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) photographed by Rick Overson on Mount Howard, Oregon. -
Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus saturatus) photographed by Pierce Louderback in Pierce County, Washington.
Range maps for species in the United States
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Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) -
Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus saturatus)
Available taxon pages
The following subgenera are available on WhiskerWiki for this genus:
- Subgenus: No information