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Russet Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus major
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="russet-ground-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Russia.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Spermophilus
Species
Spermophilus major
(Russet Ground Squirrel)
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Gelbziesel
Spermophilus fulvus
Least Concern
Grauziesel
Spermophilus pygmaeus
Least Concern
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Perlziesel
Spermophilus suslicus
Near Threatened
Ziesel
Spermophilus citellus
Endangered
Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus musicus
Near Threatened
Brandt s Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus brevicauda
Least Concern
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Relict Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus relictus
Least Concern
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Tien Shan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus ralli
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Russet Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Russet Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus major. It belongs to the genus Spermophilus.
What is the conservation status of Russet Ground Squirrel?
Russet Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Russet Ground Squirrel live?
Russet Ground Squirrel is found in Found in Russia.. Countries include Russia.
What family does Russet Ground Squirrel belong to?
Russet Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus major) belongs to the genus Spermophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Russet Ground Squirrel endangered?
No, Russet Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Russet Ground Squirrel belong to?
Russet Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Russet Ground Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Russet Ground Squirrel in the genus Spermophilus include Gelbziesel, Grauziesel, Perlziesel, Ziesel, Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel.
Genus Spermophilus — 13 Species
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Gelbziesel
Spermophilus fulvus
Grauziesel
Spermophilus pygmaeus
Perlziesel
Spermophilus suslicus
Ziesel
Spermophilus citellus
Caucasian Mountain Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus musicus
Brandt s Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus brevicauda
Red-cheeked Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus erythrogenys
Relict Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus relictus
Tien Shan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus ralli
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Russet Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus major
Alashan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus alashanicus
Daurian Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus dauricus
Pallid Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus pallidicauda
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