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Spermophilus saturatus
This is the largest species of the three within the subgenus Callospermophilus. Brown, reddish brown and black on the back with a white streak and white underneath. Also a white eye ring and fairly large claws (pic3).
Spotted in pine woods west of Ronald, Wa. in the Cascade foothills around 2000 ft. elev. This species is only found in Washington and British Columbia - mostly in the Cascade mountains and foothills.
Spotted on Apr 10, 2018
Submitted on Apr 11, 2018
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