Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus musicus

Near Threatened

About

The Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus musicus) is a species in the genus Spermophilus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Rodentia (Nagetiere)

Family

Sciuridae (Squirrels)

Genus

Spermophilus

Species

Spermophilus musicus (Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel)

Names in Other Languages

Russian Suslik Kavkazskii

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Spermophilus pygmaeus

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Perlziesel

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Ziesel

Spermophilus citellus

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Russet Ground Squirrel

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Least Concern

Brandt s Ground Squirrel

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Least Concern

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Relict Ground Squirrel

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel?

The scientific name of Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus musicus. It belongs to the genus Spermophilus.

What is the conservation status of Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel?

Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus musicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel belong to?

Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus musicus) belongs to the genus Spermophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.

What kingdom does Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel belong to?

Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus musicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel?

The closest relatives of Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel in the genus Spermophilus include Gelbziesel, Grauziesel, Perlziesel, Ziesel, Brandt s Ground Squirrel.