Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Summary 2

Superficially similar to the chipmunk species, but notice larger size, longer body, yellowish color, and presence of spots within its black lines. Not seen during winter, when hibernating.

Range 3

Statewide.

Habitat 3

Grassy areas (including lawns) on sandy soils.

Size 3

6-8", tail 2-5"

Fontes e Créditos

  1. (c) Jerry Oldenettel, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7457894@N04/4332539174
  2. Adaptado por raymie de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ictidomys_tridecemlineatus
  3. (c) raymie, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

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