# Speckled ground squirrel (*Spermophilus suslicus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The speckled ground squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) is a species in the family Sciuridae, order Rodentia. Recorded adults weigh about 252 g and live up to 2.33 years. Its IUCN Red List status is Critically Endangered.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 252 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 2.33 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 23 days – 25 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 6 |
| Age at maturity | 12 months |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1 |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Rodentia
- family: Sciuridae
- genus: Spermophilus
- species: *Spermophilus suslicus* (Güldenstaedt, 1770)

Synonyms: *Mus suslicus*

## Common questions

### How big is the speckled ground squirrel?

An adult speckled ground squirrel weighs 252 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the speckled ground squirrel endangered?

The speckled ground squirrel is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

### How long does the speckled ground squirrel live?

The speckled ground squirrel has a recorded lifespan of 2.33 years.

### How long is the speckled ground squirrel pregnant?

The recorded gestation period is 23 days – 25 days.

### What kind of animal is the speckled ground squirrel?

The speckled ground squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) belongs to the family Sciuridae in the order Rodentia.

## Sources

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- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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