About Urocitellus elegans (Kennicott, 1863)
Taxonomic Classification
Urocitellus elegans, commonly known as the Wyoming ground squirrel, is a rodent species that belongs to the squirrel family Sciuridae.
Distribution Range
This species is endemic to the northwestern region of the United States.
Nomenclature History
Its scientific name was first published by Kennicott in 1863.