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Mammals
Texas Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus interpres
Authorship: (Merriam)
Notes
It is commonly seen throughout IMRS in rocky areas (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was trapped at Campo Bonito by Brewer (UTEP), and observed continuously around IMRS HQ from April 2011 through present (J.D Johnson, UTEP).
Sources
[Brewer, 2004, 2007]
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderRODENTIA (Rodents)
FamilySCIURIDAE (Squirrel, Chipmunk, and Prairie Dog Family)
GenusAmmospermophilus
Speciesinterpres
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)
cathypOct 21, 2026Elena Gallegos Grant, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)rupununiwildlifeJun 20, 2022Pinnacles Trail, Texas 79834, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)toddwd1Sep 2, 2026Lincoln County, NM, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)cevargasSep 16, 2026El Paso, TX 79930, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)prakritSep 4, 2026Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)leapin_lizzy29Aug 31, 2026Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM, US
Ardilla antílope texana (opens in new tab)ismael_carreonJun 6, 2026Ramos Arizpe, MX-CA, MX
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)samdubbzFeb 4, 2026Bernalillo County, NM, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)wonderbird22Jul 20, 2026Doña Ana County, NM, USA
Texas Antelope Squirrel (opens in new tab)carezeeAug 13, 2020Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, USA
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G4Apparently Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4Apparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |