Long-clawed Ground Squirrel

Spermophilopsis leptodactyla

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The long-clawed ground squirrel is a squirrel species native to grasslands and deserts in northeastern Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, northwestern Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. It is the only member of the tribe Xerini not native to Africa.

Fun Fact

It is the only member of the tribe Xerini not native to Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to grasslands and deserts in northeastern Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, northwestern Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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