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Mammals
Texas Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus interpres
Authorship: (Merriam)
Notes
It is commonly seen throughout IMRS in rocky areas (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was trapped at Campo Bonito by Brewer (UTEP), and observed continuously around IMRS HQ from April 2011 through present (J.D Johnson, UTEP).
Sources
[Brewer, 2004, 2007]
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderRODENTIA (Rodents)
FamilySCIURIDAE (Squirrel, Chipmunk, and Prairie Dog Family)
GenusAmmospermophilus
Speciesinterpres
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G4Apparently Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4Apparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |