Baja California Rock Squirrel

activity

Activity patterns. Baja California Rock Squirrels are diurnal. They do not hibernate and can be seen aboveground throughout the year.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Habitat. Volcanic mountains with desert shrub vegetation of cacti and shrubs (Prosopis and Lysiloma, both Fabaceae; Bursera, Burseraceae; and Jatropha, Euphoriaceae) from sea level to elevations of ¢. 600 m. The Baja California Rock Squirrel is often found near oases with palm trees and can inhabit agriculturalfields, especially corn, where it is considered a pest.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Movements, Home range and Social organization. The Baja California Rock Squirrel can live in very low densities and appears to be solitary. Loosely structured colonies can occur near oases, but only aggression or tolerance, and not amicable behaviors, have been noted.

Sciuridae

breeding

Breeding. Mating of the Baja California Rock Squirrel probably occurs in spring.

Sciuridae