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Perote Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus perotensis (Merriam, 1893)
Also calledArdilla de tierra de Perote (spa) · Chichilote (spa) · Citello di Perote (ita) · Esquilo-terrestre-de-perote (por) · karłosuseł znakowany (pol) · sysel perotský (ces) · veracruzinsiiseli (fin) · Перотеский суслик (rus) · ペロテジリス (jpn) · 佩羅特黃鼠 (zho)
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activity
Activity patterns. The Perote Ground Squirrel is diurnal and terrestrial. It hibernates in burrows for 3 - 4 months each year, with individuals active for ¢. 9 months (March — November). Adult males emerge before adult females and yearlings. Most adults have initiated hibernation by late September or early October, but juveniles may remain active until November.
Sciuridae
biology_ecology
Habitat. High-elevation arid plains, open scrub, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2200 - 2700 m. The Perote Ground Squirrel does not occur in agricultural fields.
Sciuridae
biology_ecology
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Sciuridae
breeding
Breeding. Mating ofthe Perote Ground Squirrel occurs in April-May, and pregnant females are found in June-August. Litters of 3 - 5 young are born in burrows and emerge in mid-July.
Sciuridae
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 7410386.