Columbian Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus columbianus
The Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) is a species of rodent common in certain regions of Canada and the northwestern United States. It is the second largest member of the genus Urocitellus, which is part of the tribe Marmotini, along with marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and other holarctic ground squirrels. They are stout, with short dense fur, which is characteristically tawny across the bridge of the nose.
Urocitellus columbianus ou Spermophile de Columbia est une espèce de rongeur de la famille des Sciuridés. Elle est présente au Canada et aux États-Unis.
Urocitellus columbianus es una especie de roedor de la familia Sciuridae. Distribución geográfica Es endémica del oeste de Canadá y el oeste de los Estados Unidos. Referencias Enlaces externos Wikispecies tiene un artículo sobre Urocitellus columbianus.
Distribution
More from the same family
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Sciuridae