Alashan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus alashanicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSpermophilus (Old World Ground Squirrels)
- SpeciesSpermophilus alashanicus (Alashan Ground Squirrel)
About the Alashan Ground Squirrel
The Alashan ground squirrel (Spermophilus alashanicus) is a species of squirrel. It is native to China and Mongolia. This squirrel lives at elevations up to 3200 meters. It lives on the steppe and in foothills and alpine meadows. In China it can be found in desert habitat. It is associated with the plant species Amygdalus pedunculata and A. polyrrhizum.
This species is 22 to 23 centimetres (8.7 to 9.1 in) long. It is brown or gray with a pale underside. In the summer it develops a chestnut wash along the shoulders. Most babies are born in June, with litter sizes ranging from one to nine. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Alashan Ground Squirrel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan 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 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Alashan Ground Squirrel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Alashan Ground Squirrel sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Alashan Ground Squirrel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Alashan Ground Squirrel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in our monthly data.