Spotted Souslik

Spermophilus suslicus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The speckled ground squirrel or spotted souslik is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae from Eastern Europe. Spermophilus suslicus consists of three subspecies: S. s. boristhenicus, S. s. guttatus, and S. s. suslicus. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

Spermophilus suslicus consists of three subspecies: S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is temperate grassland and it is also found on cultivated ground.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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