Howell (1938:138) reported specimens from the following localities: Acámbaro, 1; Los Reyes, 1; Mount Tancítaro, 2; Pátzcuaro, 12; Queréndaro, 1; Zamora, 2.
Citellus adocetus adocetus Merriam
Lesser Tropical Ground Squirrel; Spanish, Cuiniqui; Tarascan, Kuaráki (Kuaraki)
Citellus adocetus Merriam, Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington, 16:79, May 29, 1903, type from La Salada, 40 miles south of Uruapan, Michoacán.
Range.—Southern part of state in arid tropical land.
Specimens examined, 4: nos. 52000, 52001, 51388, 51389, distributed by localities as follows: "Near Tancítaro," 2; Acahuato, 1; Apatzingan, 1,040 ft., 1.
Remarks.—Ground squirrels of this species are fairly abundant in the arid tropical parts of the state. Their burrows are usually found on stony areas along small ravines or under mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) thickets. The name cuiniqui in use by the Spanish speaking population is merely a corruption of the Tarascan name. Cuiniqui, therefore, is a particular kind of ardilla terrícola (ground squirrel).
Sciurus poliopus nemoralis Nelson
Michoacán Squirrel; Spanish, Ardilla arborícola; Tarascan, Uakuí (Wakqe)
Sciurus albipes nemoralis Nelson, Proc. Biol. Soc, Washington, 12:151, June 3, 1898, type from Pátzcuaro, Michoacán.
Sciurus poliopus nemoralis Nelson, Proc. Washington Acad. Sci., 1:50, May 9, 1899.
Range.—Pine and oak forests of most of state.