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groundhog
Marmota monax
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="groundhog"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Rodentia
(kemiriciler)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Marmota
Species
Marmota monax
(groundhog)
Names in Other Languages
French
marmotte commune
Similar Species in Marmota
Alpine marmot
Marmota marmota
Least Concern
Himalayan Marmot
Marmota himalayana
Least Concern
Long-tailed Marmot
Marmota caudata
Least Concern
Menzbier's Marmot
Marmota menzbieri
Vulnerable
Gray Marmot
Marmota baibacina
Least Concern
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hoary marmot
Marmota caligata
Least Concern
Black-capped Marmot
Marmota camtschatica
Least Concern
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Tarbagan Marmot
Marmota sibirica
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of groundhog?
The scientific name of groundhog is Marmota monax. It belongs to the genus Marmota.
What is the conservation status of groundhog?
groundhog (Marmota monax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does groundhog live?
groundhog is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does groundhog belong to?
groundhog (Marmota monax) belongs to the genus Marmota, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is groundhog endangered?
No, groundhog (Marmota monax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does groundhog belong to?
groundhog (Marmota monax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of groundhog?
The closest relatives of groundhog in the genus Marmota include Alpine marmot, Himalayan Marmot, Long-tailed Marmot, Menzbier's Marmot, Gray Marmot.
Genus Marmota — 10 Species
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Alpine marmot
Marmota marmota
Himalayan Marmot
Marmota himalayana
Long-tailed Marmot
Marmota caudata
Menzbier's Marmot
Marmota menzbieri
Gray Marmot
Marmota baibacina
hoary marmot
Marmota caligata
Black-capped Marmot
Marmota camtschatica
Tarbagan Marmot
Marmota sibirica
Bobak Marmot
Marmota bobak
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groundhog
Marmota monax
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