Summary ²

Formerly common, now quite rare. Brown body with gray head unique. Also note grizzled appearance and tail significantly less fluffy than that of Eastern Gray or Fox Squirrels. Not seen during winter, when hibernating.

Range ³

Western half of the state.

Habitat ³

Prairies, oak savannas, and pine barrens.

Size ³

8-10", tail 5-6"

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) Matt Reinbold, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/furryscalyman/3540882607/
2. Adaptado por raymie de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliocitellus_franklinii
3. (c) raymie, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

Mais informações

• BioDiversity4All taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• ASM Mammal Diversity Database
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• VertNet

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