Antelope Squirrel photo 1

Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus leucurus

Least Concern
Southwestern United StatesNorthwestern Mexico

Gallery

Antelope Squirrel photo 2
3 photos available

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
22 - 27 cm
Weight
100 - 140 g
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