Order Rodentia, Family Sciuridae
General Range:
Southeastern Washington and small area of Oregon in Gilliam, Morrow, and Umatilla Counties.
Range in Washington:
East of Columbia River from center of state southward.
Habitat:
Sagebrush and grassland.
Diet:
Herbivore.
Habitats:
Hibernates.
Identification:
Gray; white spots; short tail with blackish tip.
Total length: 18-25 cm; tail: 3-7 cm; mass: 150-280 g.
Conservation Status:
State Candidate; Federal Candidate.
