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