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woodchuck |
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Marmota monax |
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| Taxonomy | Order: |
Rodentia (rodents) |
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Suborder: |
Sciuromorpha (squirrels) |
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Family: |
Sciuridae (chipmunks, marmots, squirrels) |
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Subfamily: |
Xerinae (marmots, ground squirrels, African squirrels, and relatives) |
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Tribe: |
Marmotini (ground squirrels) |
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| Status | Common and widespread |
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| Habitat | Forest edges and openings, open woodlands |
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| Size | Head and body: Tail: |
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Sources: 7, 13, 15. | |||||
| Sightings | Myre-Big Island State Park | ||||||
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| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
ground hog woodchuck |
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