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Mammals
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
Authorship: (Erxleben)
Notes
Genus name was changed from Spermophilus by Helgen et al., 2009. It is common in rocky canyons throughout IMRS (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was observed 17 September 2011 at IMRS HQ by 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)
GenusOtospermophilus
Speciesvariegatus
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)IMRS
IMRScsteinbronn8Jun 29, 2026South Guest Ranch Road, Fort Hancock, TX, US
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)bcamachoOct 25, 2026Vatapa Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, US
Ardillón de Rocas (opens in new tab)biologo_cidOct 17, 2026Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., México
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)whlewisOct 17, 2026Cochise County, AZ, USA
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)luisalzaAug 1, 2021Moab, UT, US
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)whlewisOct 15, 2026Pima County, AZ, USA
Otospermophilus variegatus (opens in new tab)anververOct 12, 2026Parque Queretaro 2000, 76140 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., México
Texas Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)billarbonApr 21, 2017Blanco County, TX, USA
Texas Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)billarbonJul 30, 2017Blanco County, TX, USA
Rock Squirrel (opens in new tab)janeweedenOct 25, 2026Canyon Lake, TX, USA
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) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |