Lady Burton's Rope Squirrel
Funisciurus isabella
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The Lady Burton's rope squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitats are tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is a common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in both lowland and montane moist forests, in the understory of dense secondary growth with vines and creepers, in plantations and old gardens, but not in the canopy of tall trees.
Diet
Consume small quantities of green leafy material, arthropods, such as ants, termites and caterpillars, and fungi.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance