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Round-tailed ground squirrel

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small desert ground squirrel. About the size of a chipmunk but a little longer. No markings, just color of sand on the top and lighter underneath. Thin rounded tail, furry feet and large eyes. Ears are flat against the body. They can stand on their hind feet.

Habitat:

Southwestern states and Mexico. Burrows under larger bushes like Creosote and Mesquite.

Notes:

This was the only one I spotted but can see tracks of others and hear their calls.

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Comments (2)
Jellis
Thank you Satyen and I changed the name. Didn't notice the error

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Project Squirrel
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Southern California Wildlife
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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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Wilderness Friends of California
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California Native Mammals
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PublishedApril 22, 2013

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