Suslik Kavkazskii

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

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Rodentia (грызуны)

Family

Sciuridae (Squirrels)

Genus

Spermophilus

Species

Spermophilus musicus (Suslik Kavkazskii)

Names in Other Languages

Russian Suslik Kavkazskii

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Reliktovyi Suslik

Spermophilus relictus

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Suslik Daurskii

Spermophilus dauricus

Least Concern

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Suslik Krasnoschyokii

Spermophilus erythrogenys

Least Concern

Little Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus pygmaeus

Least Concern

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Russet Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus major

Least Concern

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Tien Shan Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus ralli

Least Concern

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Speckled Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus suslicus

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Yellow Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus fulvus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Suslik Kavkazskii?

The scientific name of Suslik Kavkazskii is Spermophilus musicus. It belongs to the genus Spermophilus.

What is the conservation status of Suslik Kavkazskii?

Suslik Kavkazskii (Spermophilus musicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Suslik Kavkazskii belong to?

Suslik Kavkazskii (Spermophilus musicus) belongs to the genus Spermophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.

What kingdom does Suslik Kavkazskii belong to?

Suslik Kavkazskii (Spermophilus musicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Suslik Kavkazskii?

The closest relatives of Suslik Kavkazskii in the genus Spermophilus include Reliktovyi Suslik, Suslik Daurskii, Suslik Krasnoschyokii, Russet Ground Squirrel, Tien Shan Ground Squirrel.