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- Mohave_ground_squirrel abstract "The Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) is a species of ground squirrel found only in the Mojave Desert in California. The squirrel was discovered in 1886 by Frank Stephens of San Diego (after whom the Stephens Soft-Haired Ground Squirrel is named. It is listed as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act, but not under the federal Endangered Species Act. The IUCN lists this species as vulnerable.The Mojave ground squirrel measures about nine inches from nose to tail and feeds on leaves and seeds from February to July. Near the end of July, the squirrels begin a period of estivation, but this may occur as early as April in drought years. Litters do not survive if drought years force an early hibernation. Local populations can be wiped out if a drought lasts for multiple years.This squirrel inhabits the western Mojave Desert in portions of Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. It can occupy Joshua tree woodlands, creosote scrub, saltbush scrub and mojave mixed woody scrub. Typical forage plants are those that meet nutritional and water content requirements. These can include shrubs such as winterfat, spiny hopsage, and boxthorn (Lycium spp.). Preferred annuals include Coreopsis spp., Eremalche spp., Astragulus spp., and lupine. Soils are usually friable and conducive to burrow excavation. Areas of preferred habitat include habitat types that provide ample forage to allow Mohave ground squirrels to persist during drought periods. These persistent populations may act as core areas from which populations expand from during adequate rainfall years which are required for Mohave ground squirrels to reproduce. This dynamic expansion and contraction in populations can make it challenging to determine whether the species is present since extended periods of drought can cause a die-off on local populations until surrounding populations expand during consecutive reproductive years.Mohave ground squirrels emit a high-pitched "peep" as an alarm call, when startled or when young begin to emerge from their natal burrows. The vocalization is sometimes confused with that of the Horned Lark. Mohave ground squirrels can occasionally be sighted perched in Lycium cooperii or in Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) during mid-morning (9-11 a.m.) hours (April–June) basking in the sun. Males emerge from hibernation in early February and females are soon to follow. Reproduction occurs in early March and gestation lasts for about four weeks. Litters range from 4-6 individuals. Juveniles emerge from the natal burrows in late May to Mid June. Predators include badgers, coyotes, snakes, falcons and hawks.".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel binomialAuthority Clinton_Hart_Merriam.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel class Mammal.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel conservationStatus "VU".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel conservationStatusSystem "iucn3.1".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel family Squirrel.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel genus Xerospermophilus.
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel order Rodent.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel phylum Chordate.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel phylum Vertebrate.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel synonym "Spermophilus mohavensis (Merriam, 1889)".
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel wikiPageExternalLink SPAnimals.pdf.
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel binomial "Xerospermophilus mohavensis".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel classis "Mammalia".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel familia Squirrel.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel genus "Xerospermophilus".
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel name "Mohave ground squirrel".
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel regnum "Animalia".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel species "X. mohavensis".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel status "VU".
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel subphylum Vertebrate.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel synonyms "Spermophilus mohavensis (Merriam, 1889)".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel trend "unknown".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel subject Category:Animals_described_in_1889.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel subject Category:Endemic_fauna_of_California.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel subject Category:Fauna_of_the_Mojave_Desert.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel subject Category:Ground_squirrels.
- Mohave_ground_squirrel subject Category:Vulnerable_fauna_of_California.
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel comment "The Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) is a species of ground squirrel found only in the Mojave Desert in California. The squirrel was discovered in 1886 by Frank Stephens of San Diego (after whom the Stephens Soft-Haired Ground Squirrel is named. It is listed as a threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act, but not under the federal Endangered Species Act.".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel label "Mohave ground squirrel".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel label "Mohavegrondeekhoorn".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel label "Spermophilus mohavensis".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel label "Spermophilus mohavensis".
- Mohave_ground_squirrel label "Xerospermophilus mohavensis".
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel depiction Mohave_Ground_Squirrel.jpg.
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- Mohave_ground_squirrel name "Mohave ground squirrel".