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