Forest Steppe Marmot
Marmota kastschenkoi
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The forest-steppe marmot is a rodent species of the marmot genus found in south-central Russia. It lives in wooded forest steppe at an altitude of 180–450 m (590–1,480 ft) in a relatively small region located directly east of the upper Ob River. It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the similar, more southerly distributed gray marmot, but was separated mainly due to different diploid numbers.
Fun Fact
It has traditionally been considered a subspecies of the similar, more southerly distributed gray marmot (M.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in wooded forest steppe at an altitude of 180–450 m (590–1,480 ft) in a relatively small region located directly east of the upper Ob River.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance