CreatureData

genus

Xerus

Xerus is a genus in the family Sciuridae. This database currently files 4 species under it.

Species filed
4
Threatened
0
Countries recorded
0
With a free photo
100%
Weight range
317.5 g – 636 g

Best-known members of Xerus

Ranked by popularity score.

How threatened is Xerus?

4 of 4 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.

IUCN categorySpeciesShare of assessed
LCLeast Concern4100%

All species in Xerus

Common nameScientific nameFamilyStatusWeightCountries
Unstriped ground squirrelXerus rutilusSciuridaeLeast Concern317.5 gNot recorded
Striped ground squirrelXerus erythropusSciuridaeLeast Concern502.4 gNot recorded
Mountain ground squirrelXerus princepsSciuridaeLeast Concern636 gNot recorded
South African ground squirrelXerus inaurisSciuridaeLeast Concern529 gNot recorded