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Thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Adult weight : 0.173 kg (0.3806 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 8 years
Female maturity :354 days
Male maturity : 225 days
Gestation : 28 days
Weaning : 33 days
Litter size : 7
Litters per year : 1
Weight at birth : 0.003 kg (0.0066 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.016 kg (0.0352 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 1 W
Body mass : 0.198 kg (0.4356 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)
Thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Spermophilus tridecemlineatus
The Thirteen-lined ground squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the thirteenlined ground squirrel
A young / baby of a thirteenlined ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A thirteenlined ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the thirteen-lined ground squirrel
The 13-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) is fairly common in most years, and is found in almost as many habitats as the deer mouse. (Full text)
Animal Description: Named for its coloring scheme, the Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel is a very common species of ground squirrel that thrives in the Central United States. (Full text)
Comments on General Habitat Associations Spermophilus tridecemlineatus is a grassland species common only in the shortgrass plains of the northeastern part of New Mexico. (Full text)
Consequently, the thirteen-lined ground squirrel is at home in areas such as mowed lawns, manicured golf courses, and well-grazed pastures. (Full text)
In the Great Plains region are found the ground squirrels, of which the 13-striped Spermophilus tridecemlineatus is a common variety. (Full text)
Newborn baby Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrels are hairless, toothless, and blind. (Full text)
Rodents Animal Description: Named for its coloring scheme, the Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel is a very common species of ground squirrel that thrives in the Central United States. (Full text)
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus is a small slender ground squirrel with alternate longitudinal stripes of dark brown and tan, extending from the nape to the base of the tail. (Full text)
Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are small mammals in the squirrel family (Sciuridae) that reach 4 ½ -6 ½ inches in length, excluding their tail. (Full text)
Geographic Range Spermophilus tridecemlineatus is found in central North America. (Full text)
Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel or Spermophilus tridecemlineatus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus, commonly known as the Thirteen-lined ground squirrel, is brown in color with a series of alternating dark and light longitudinal stripes and rows of light spots across (Full text)
The thirteen-lined ground squirrel, Spermophilus tridecemlineatus, is native to the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah, as well as to much of the central United States and south-central Canada. (Full text)
Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are usually about 11 inches long, including a 5- to 6-inch tail. (Full text)
The Thirteen Lined ground squirrel is probably the mis-identified ground squirrel often mistaken for chipmunk and gophers. (Full text)
The Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
The 13-lined Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) is acommom burrowing of roadsides and weedy fields. (Full text)
Comments: Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are long, slender burrowing animals with 13 rows of yellowish stripes and spots and internal cheek pouches. (Full text)
Habits: The thirteen-lined ground squirrel is a strictly diurnal animal and is largely solitary, but may live in loose-knit colonies. (Full text)
The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) is restricted to the Grand Prairie division and the northern part of the state. (Full text)
Distribution and status: Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are plentiful in Illinois. (Full text)
The thirteen-lined ground squirrel is one of three species of ground squirrel in the Northland. (Full text)
The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) is also known to prey on undispersed seed. (Full text)
The thirteen-lined ground squirrel is the most common ground squirrel in North Dakota and can be found statewide. (Full text)
Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are primarily solitary but may form loose colonies, but not like the densities found in the Richardson's colony. (Full text)
Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are small mammals in the squirrel family (Sciuridae) that reach 4. (Full text)
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels are easy to spot because they are active during the day and often stand straight up to look around. (Full text)
1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus -- (typical ground squirrels)Citellus
genus Citellus
Spermophilus
genus Spermophilus
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