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Xerospermophilus spilosoma
Spotted Ground Squirrel
Description & Notes
the genus name was changed from Spermophilus by Helgen et al., 2009.
Collection Information
Records
it was observed 4 June 2011 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP), on 11 July 2020 at Mesquite Tank in pit-fall trap by G. Alvarez (UTEP) [Video], and on 11 November 2010 at Rattlesnake Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) [Photo].
Recent Observations
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jonhakim
Jun 6, 2026
Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA
zoboe118
Jun 9, 2026
Mustang Island, Port Aransas, TX, US
miriamhm
Unknown date
78863 S.L.P., México
betytrc
Jun 7, 2026
Bosque Urbano, Torreón, Coah., México