Yellow Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus fulvus
About the Yellow Ground Squirrel
The yellow ground squirrel (Spermophilus fulvus) is a large and sturdy species of ground squirrel with naked soles on the hind feet(excluding the heels). It is found in Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia and on sandy steppes with Artemisia, glasswort and tamarisk. Is replaced by other ground squirrels in farmland and grassland. It is strictly diurnal and forages mainly in the morning when the vegetation is still damp. lives a very gregarious lifestyle...
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Yellow Ground Squirrel?
The scientific name of the Yellow Ground Squirrel is Spermophilus fulvus.
How many Yellow Ground Squirrel sightings have been recorded?
343 observations of the Yellow Ground Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
