Summary ²

Formerly common, now quite rare. Brown body with gray head unique. Also note grizzled appearance and tail significantly less fluffy than that of Eastern Gray or Fox Squirrels. Not seen during winter, when hibernating.

Range ³

Western half of the state.

Habitat ³

Prairies, oak savannas, and pine barrens.

Size ³

8-10", tail 5-6"

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Matt Reinbold, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/furryscalyman/3540882607/
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliocitellus_franklinii
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• ASM Mammal Diversity Database
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
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