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Xerospermophilus spilosoma
Spotted Ground Squirrel
Description & Notes
the genus name was changed from Spermophilus by Helgen et al., 2009.
Collection Information
Records
it was observed 4 June 2011 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP), on 11 July 2020 at Mesquite Tank in pit-fall trap by G. Alvarez (UTEP) [Video], and on 11 November 2010 at Rattlesnake Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) [Photo].
Recent Observations
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patterson_farms
Jul 22, 2026
Clements Rd E, Estancia, NM, US
caraghsunshine
Jul 22, 2026
Brewster County, US-TX, US
jsardina11
Jul 16, 2026
38430 Gto., México
peteruadec
Jul 13, 2026
Las Glorias, Arteaga, Coah., México