Xerospermophilus
| Genus Xerospermophilus | |
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| Order: | Rodentia |
| Suborder: | Sciuromorpha |
| Family: | Sciuridae |
| Subfamily: | Xerinae |
| Tribe: | Marmotini |
Xerospermophilus is a genus of ground squirrels in the family Sciuridae. The genus comprises four recognized species, three of which are found in the United States. Xerospermophilus perotensis is endemic to Mexico.
Species in the United States
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Mohave Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) photographed by kliewer in Kern County, California. A small brown-colored ground squirrel, without stripes or conspicuous markings on the body, but with a short, broadly haired tail. The underside of the tail is white. -
Spotted Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus spilosoma) photographed by mnwild in southeastern Arizona. A small ground squirrel with scattered, more or less squarish, light spots on back. Although these spots may not be obvious in some populations. -
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus) photographed by Eric CLeveland in Twentynine Palms, California. A small ground squirrel that is light buff to dark cinnamon. A second color phase is darker and grayer. The underside of the tail is tan.
Range maps for species in the United States
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Mohave Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) -
Spotted Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus spilosoma) -
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus)
Available taxon pages
The following subgenera are available on WhiskerWiki for this genus:
- Subgenus: No information