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Speckled ground squirrel

Speckled ground squirrel
Photo: Lobkov V.A. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Speckled ground squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) is a herbivorous mammal.

Scientific name
Spermophilus suslicus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Sciuridae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Weight
252 g
Activity
Diurnality
Conservation status
Critically Endangered

What does a Speckled ground squirrel eat?

The speckled ground squirrel is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a Speckled ground squirrel?

The speckled ground squirrel weighs around 252 g.

Is the speckled ground squirrel endangered?

The speckled ground squirrel is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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