Black-tailed prairie dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
ok. 38,65 cmAdult male
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- approx. 0.7–1.5 kgDorosłe osobniki
Black-tailed prairie dog — size comparison
The black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is a rodent of North American grassy plains. It inhabits prairies with short or mixed vegetation. It has a s
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wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 38.65 cm
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Black-tailed prairie dog — size comparison — facts and sources
The black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is a rodent of North American grassy plains. It inhabits prairies with short or mixed vegetation. It has a stocky body, short limbs and a dark-tipped tail and is related to squirrels.
It eats mainly grasses and other plants near burrows. It feeds by day, and clipping vegetation around entrances helps maintain visibility. Digging and soil movement alter growing conditions. Other prairie animals also use abandoned shelters.
It lives in colonies divided into smaller family groups. Underground passages connect resting and rearing places. At the surface animals watch nearby and exchange alarm signals. Social contacts involve calls, mutual grooming and group recognition, while shared vigilance helps respond to approaching predators.
ADW: długość całkowita samców 358–415 mm; samice 352–375 mm osobno. Zakrzywiony krótki ogon ma przybliżoną oś. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.