idfg-badge

Urocitellus canus (Merriam's Ground Squirrel)

http://collections.mnh.si.edu/search/mammals/?irn=7235052

SGIN

Presence

In Idaho: Yes
Native to Idaho: Yes
Endemic: No
Biome: Terrestrial
Regularity: Regularly occurring

Species Status

SWAP Species Status : SGIN
IDAPA Status : Protected Nongame
State Conservation Rank : S1
Global Conservation Rank : G4

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Craniata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Species: Urocitellus canus
Taxonomy Level: Species
See child taxonomy for this taxa
Columbia Plateau Ground Squirrel, Merriam's Ground Squirrel, Snake River Ground Squirrel, Gray Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus canus, Spermophilus canus
Urocitellus canus Range

Species Occurrence

 

Species Modeled Range

BreedingBreeding
Breeding and Non-breedingBreeding and Non-breeding
MigrationMigration
Migration and BreedingMigration and Breeding
Non-breedingNon-breeding
Summer OnlySummer Only
Year-roundYear-round

Looking for data? You can request data on our data request page 

External Links



The following agencies, businesses, and organizations provide financial support for the IFWIS Species Diversity Data Management.

You can inquire about becoming a partner on our Partners page
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System Logo

Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System

Bringing information to bear on the management and conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in Idaho.