Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
Least Concern
About the Antelope Squirrel
The Antelope Squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Antelope Squirrel is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Predation by coyotes and hawks
Photo Gallery
4 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Southwestern United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Deserts and grasslands of the southwestern states
Northwestern Mexico
Continent: North America
Country: Mexico
Region: Deserts and grasslands of northwestern Mexico
Distribution Overview
The Antelope Squirrel is a widely distributed species, found in deserts and grasslands of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 22 - 27 cm
- Weight
- 100 - 140 g
- Lifespan
- up to 5-7 years years
- Diet
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of seeds, fruits, and vegetation
Habitat
DesertsGrasslandsShrublands
Behavior
- Diurnal mammal, active during the day
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of seeds, fruits, and vegetation
- Known for its distinctive white stripes on its back