Spermophilus elegans

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Zegers, David A.

Source:

Mammalian Species, American Society of Mammalogists, Volume 214, p.1-7 (1984)

Call Number:

A84ZEG01IDUS

URL:

http://www.science.smith.edu/msi/pdf/i0076-3519-214-01-0001.pdf

Keywords:

Spermophilus elegans, SWAP, Urocitellus elegans, Urocitellus elegans nevadensis, Wyoming ground squirrel

Abstract:

The Wyoming ground squirrel (Urocitellus [formerly Spermophilus] elegans Kennicott, 1863) is a big-eared ground squirrel of small to medium size with a relatively long tail. Two subspecies have been described. This species account summarizes what is known of the ground squirrel’s characteristics, distribution, form and physiology, ontogeny and reproduction, ecology, genetics, and behavior.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Zegers DA. 1984. Spermophilus elegans. [accessed 2015 Jun 1]; Mammalian Species. 214:1–7. http://www.science.smith.edu/msi/pdf/i0076-3519-214-01-0001.pdf.