Unstriped Ground Squirrel

Xerus rutilus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The unstriped ground squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is the only member of the genus Xerus. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Fun Fact

It is the only member of the genus Xerus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Djibouti, Eritrea and Uganda and probably extant in Somalia.

Diet

Eats oxalic-containing foods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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