Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer) — Least Concern Mammalia

Amazon Dwarf Squirrel

Microsciurus flaviventer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Amazon dwarf squirrel is a chipmunk-sized tree squirrel native to South America.

Fun Fact

As its name suggests, the Amazon dwarf squirrel is relatively small, with a head-body length of 12 to 16 cm (4.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the upper Amazon Basin, broadly west of the Purus and Rio Negro rivers, in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Diet

Feed on arthropods, tree bark, and fungi, and have been observed to closely follow flocks of birds while foraging, although the reason for this is unclear.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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