Extension of Southern Range and New Specimens of the Western Gray Squirrel, Sciurus Griseus Anthonyi (Mammalia: Sciuridae), in Baja California, Meexico

We documented a southern range extension and new specimens of western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus anthonyi) for the state of Baja California, Meexico. The most recent specimen was collected in the town Catavinna and represents the southernmost record for the species and subspecies. Repeated obser...

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Published inWestern North American naturalist Vol. 71; no. 1; pp. 119 - 120
Main Authors Escobar-Flores, Jonathan Gabriel, Ruiz-Campos, Gorgonio, Guevara-Carrizales, Aldo Antonio, Martiinez-Gallardo, Roberto
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.2011
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Mammalia
Sciuridae
Sciurus griseus
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Summary:We documented a southern range extension and new specimens of western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus anthonyi) for the state of Baja California, Meexico. The most recent specimen was collected in the town Catavinna and represents the southernmost record for the species and subspecies. Repeated observations of individuals in this new location suggest the presence of a marginal population in Mediterranean chaparral--desert scrub transition vegetation.
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ISSN:1527-0904
DOI:10.3398/064.071.0117