Spermophilus variegatus (Rock Squirrel)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Canyons and broken terrain with rocky areas. Habits: Rock Squirrels look a lot like tree squirrels, but burrow underground. The diet includes seeds, nuts, berries and insects. They hibernate lightly, emerging every 6 weeks or so during the winter, and hunt for food and bask in the sun during daylight hours. They usually are solitary or found in small, loosely organized colonies. Rock Squirrels have up to two litters per year, with four or five young being born in each litter.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Spermophilus variegatus.