Perote Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus perotensis
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Mammals
The Perote ground squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Mexico and is currently at risk of extinction. Perote ground squirrels live within the same area as rock squirrels but they use different microhabitats. In one case it also shares its habitat with the Mexican ground squirrel.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Sciuridae
- Genus
- Xerospermophilus