Ammospermophilus harrisii
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
MAMMALIA |
RODENTIA |
SCIURIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Ammospermophilus harrisii |
| Species Authority: |
(Audubon & Bachman, 1854) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
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Harris's Antelope Squirrel |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2008 |
| Assessor/s: |
Timm, R., Álvarez-Castañeda, S.T., Castro-Arellano, I. & Lacher, T. |
| Reviewer/s: |
McKnight, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team), Amori, G., Koprowski, J. & Roth, L. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) |
Justification:
This species is listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining at nearly the rate required to qualify for listing in a threatened category.
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| History: |
| 1996 |
– |
Lower Risk/least concern
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
Occurs below 1,350 meters elevation in the southwestern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and adjoining portion of Sonora, Mexico. In the US, it occurs primarily in southern and western Arizona, where its range does not extend beyond the Colorado River. Found in a small area of southwestern New Mexico, specifically in the Peloncillo Mountains and near Redrock.
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| Countries: |
Native:
Mexico (Sonora); United States (Arizona, New Mexico)
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| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
In the United States, this species is not abundant, and is found as scattered individuals. Its densities range from 0.08/ha to 0.36/ha, depending on the season. In Mexico, this species is relatively common in suitable habitat.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
This species occupies a variety of desert habitats, including those with cacti and desert shrubs.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
Major threats to this species include accidental mortality by trapping and poisoning.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
There are no conservation measures specific to this species. However, there are several protected areas within its range.
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