Round-tailed ground squirrel
A species of Pygmy ground squirrels Scientific name : Xerospermophilus tereticaudus Genus : Pygmy ground squirrels
Round-tailed ground squirrel, A species of Pygmy ground squirrels
Scientific name: Xerospermophilus tereticaudus
Genus: Pygmy ground squirrels
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Description
The Round Tailed Squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus, Syn: Spermophilus tereticaudus) is a type of squirrel from the genus Xerospermophilus. He comes from southeastern California and southern Nevada across western Arizona to the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California.
General Info
Lifespan
4-8 years
Diet
The diet of round-tailed ground squirrel mainly comprises various plant species. It feeds significantly on seeds, fruits, flowers and stems of herbaceous plants, and occasionally consumes insects and small vertebrates. In dry seasons, it relies heavily on seeds for sustenance.
Appearance
Round-tailed ground squirrel is a small, ground-dwelling squirrel. It has a slender body covered in coarse fur, predominantly light brown and stippled with white or gray. Evidently, its tail is cylindrical, tapering sharply at the end. Distinguishably, round-tailed ground squirrel has a uniquely narrow, long snout and rounded ears. Sexual dimorphism is minimal, with no significant appearance differences between genders. Its compact design facilitates its burrowing lifestyle.
Behavior
Round-tailed ground squirrel is a hibernating, diurnal species, primarily solitary except during mating. Exhibiting a keen foraging behavior, it actively scavenges for seeds and small arthropods. They generally establish territory within burrow networks, displaying distinctive tail-waving when threatened. Round-tailed ground squirrel’s predilection for hibernation and profound foraging skills are adaptive for its arid desert habitats.
Population
Stable
Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Squirrels Genus
Pygmy ground squirrels Species
Round-tailed ground squirrel 
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