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Speckled Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus suslicus
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="speckled-ground-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Spermophilus
Species
Spermophilus suslicus
(Speckled Ground Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ardilla Terrestre Moteada
French
Souslik Tacheté
German
Perlziesel
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
Little Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus pygmaeus
Least Concern
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Speckled Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of Speckled Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus suslicus. It belongs to the genus Spermophilus.
What is the conservation status of Speckled Ground Squirrel?
Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Speckled Ground Squirrel live?
Speckled Ground Squirrel is found in Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ukraine.
What family does Speckled Ground Squirrel belong to?
Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) belongs to the genus Spermophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does Speckled Ground Squirrel belong to?
Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Speckled Ground Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Speckled 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
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
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NT
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Speckled Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus suslicus
Yellow Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus fulvus
European Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus citellus
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