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Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Spotting Image 1

Description:

I spotted this squirrel on a rock while looking over the edge of Bryce Canyon.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Eva Varga
Eva Varga 9 years ago
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis Golden-mantled ground squirrel


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2 Comments

SethR
SethR 9 years ago

Thank you

Eva Varga
Eva Varga 9 years ago

Gold ring around the eye = golden mantled ground squirrel
Parallel black stripes across the eye = yellow pine chipmunk

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SethR
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SethR

Utah, USA

Spotted on Jun 18, 2010
Submitted on Jan 30, 2012

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