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Otospermophilus variegatus
Rock Squirrel
Authorship: (Erxleben)
Description & Notes
genus name was changed from Spermophilus by Helgen et al., 2009. It is common in rocky canyons throughout IMRS (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Collection Information
Field Number
[Brewer, 2004, 2007]
Records
it was observed 17 September 2011 at IMRS HQ by J.D Johnson (UTEP).
Recent Observations
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IMRS Observation
csteinbronn8
Jun 29, 2026
South Guest Ranch Road, Fort Hancock, TX, US
quick3beers
Sep 5, 2026
Cave Creek Ranch, Cochise County, AZ
janeth_herrera
May 21, 2026
Calle Bajada de Las Águilas, Zapopan, Jal., MX
kclingman
Sep 8, 2026
North Rim, AZ 86052, USA