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Uinta Ground Squirrel - Spermophilus armatus

  • Spermophilus armatus
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Potential Species of Concern

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S3S4

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 2
 

General Description
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Distribution
Montana Range




Observations in Montana: 52

Montana Counties
Beaverhead, Gallatin, Madison, Park



Migration
Non-migratory.

Habitat
Sub alpine meadows and forest edge. Often near water, and take advantage of moist site succulent greens.

Food Habits
Little known for Montana.

Ecology
Apparently sympatric and even syntopic with S. richardsonii, S. columbianus, and S. elegans in MADI. Sympatric with S. columbianus and S. richardsonii in BEAV, possibly JEFF and BROA as well.

Reproductive Characteristics
Little known for Montana. Probably ave. 4-7 young/litter. Born in May. Emerge from burrow 24 days after birth.

Citations & Sources
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Citation for data on this website:
Uinta Ground Squirrel — Spermophilus armatus.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on July 4, 2009, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_AMAFB05050.aspx
 
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