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The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog, a member of the squirrel family of rodents. It is a protected species as it faces various threats the most dangerous being habitat loss.
7 Οκτ 2021 · Utah prairie dogs are 12-14 in/30-36 cm long with coats that range from tawny to reddish-brown, dark spots above the eyes and a short, white-tipped tail. The Utah prairie dog is a federally Threatened species found only in the southwestern part of the state of Utah.
The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog endemic to the south-central steppes of the American state of Utah. The species is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species with a status of Endangered.
6 Αυγ 2024 · Utah prairie dogs can be seen in the meadows along the road, close to the visitor center, on sunny summer days. You will often see a couple of prairie dogs standing on their hind two legs, taking “lookout.”
Utah – This species is the smallest of the five. The largest adults reach lengths of about 14 in. or so. Their primary distinguishing characteristic is their coloration. These rodents have patches of dark brown colored fur. Habitat of the Prairie Dog. As their name suggests, these rodents live primarily in prairie habitats.
5 Ιουλ 2023 · The Utah prairie dog is one of three prairie dog species found in Utah and is the only mammal species found exclusively in the state. Utah prairie dogs live in southwestern Utah and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The Utah prairie dog is most closely related to the white-tailed prairie dog. These two species may have once belonged to a single interbreeding species (Pizzimenti 1975), but they are now separated by ecological and physiographic barriers.
