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Mammals
Spotted Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus spilosoma
Notes
The genus name was changed from Spermophilus by Helgen et al., 2009.
Records
It was observed 4 June 2011 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP), on 11 July 2020 at Mesquite Tank in pit-fall trap by G. Alvarez (UTEP) [Video], and on 11 November 2010 at Rattlesnake Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) [Photo].
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderRODENTIA (Rodents)
FamilySCIURIDAE (Squirrel, Chipmunk, and Prairie Dog Family)
GenusXerospermophilus
Speciesspilosoma
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) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |