Rock squirrel
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The rock squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States, including southern Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, and the panhandle of Oklahoma. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Otospermophilus variegatus
Mass: 1.5 lbs (Adult)
Trophic level: Omnivorous
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Gestation period: 30 days
Class: Mammalia
Family: Sciuridae
Source: Encyclopedia of Life