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