White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusAmmospermophilus (Antelope Squirrels)
- SpeciesAmmospermophilus leucurus (White-tailed Antelope Squirrel)
About the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
The white-tailed antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus) is a diurnal species of ground squirrel, scientifically classified in the order Rodentia and family Sciuridae, found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and the Baja California Peninsula of northwestern Mexico.
The white-tailed antelope squirrel's geographical range extends north to south from southwestern Oregon to New Mexico, and east to west from western Colorado to Baja California, Mexico. This species of squirrel has an average home range of 14.9 acres (60,000 m2), and utilizes approximately 4 acres (16,000 m2) in its daily activities. Throughout much of the squirrel's range, especially in Utah, the population density fluctuates greatly, with periods of high density followed by periods of low density. Average population density also varies by season, with higher density in autumn relative to late spring.
The white-tailed antelope squirrel is commonly spotted in arid habitats throughout the southwestern United States. Throughout this range, A. leucurus is omnivorous, feeding primarily on foliage (10%-60% of its diet), seeds (20%-50... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-tailed Antelope Squirrel in Bahía de Loreto National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Cabo Pulmo National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-tailed Antelope Squirrel in Bahía de Loreto National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a White-tailed Antelope Squirrel sighting in Bahía de Loreto National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-tailed Antelope Squirrel in Bahía de Loreto National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for White-tailed Antelope Squirrel in Bahía de Loreto National Park in our monthly data.