ENEndangered
Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus brunneus
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SCIURIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel classified as Endangered?
Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel live?
Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel?
The main threats to Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel are 1.1, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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