antelope squirrel en · NOUN
Etymology
So called, possibly, from the white underside of the tail of most species which, when arched over the back, is reminiscent of similar behavior by pronghorn antelopes.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| antelope squirrels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel · Harris's antelope squirrel · Nelson's antelope squirrel · San Joaquin antelope squirrel · white-tailed antelope squirrel · Texas antelope squirrel
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi lyhythäntäorava (species of Ammospermophilus)