antelope squirrel

English

Noun

antelope squirrel (plural antelope squirrels)

1. Any of a group of sciurids of the genus Ammospermophilus, found in the desert and dry scrub areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

   Synonym: antelope ground squirrel

Derived terms

• Harris's antelope squirrel
• Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel
• Nelson's antelope squirrel
• San Joaquin antelope squirrel
• Texas antelope squirrel
• white-tailed antelope squirrel