Mohave Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus mohavensis
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The Mohave ground squirrel is a species of ground squirrel found only in the Mojave Desert in California. The squirrel was first described in 1886 by Frank Stephens of San Diego. It is listed as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act, but not under the federal Endangered Species Act. The IUCN lists this species as near threatened.
Fun Fact
It is listed as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act, but not under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in the Mojave Desert in California.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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