Alexander's Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus alexandri
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
Alexander's bush squirrel is a species of squirrel native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. It is arboreal and lives in tropical moist forests, especially undisturbed mature forests. 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". Its common name and Latin binomial commemorate Lieutenant Boyd Alexander, a British Army officer, explorer and ornithologist.
Fun Fact
It is arboreal and lives in tropical moist forests, especially undisturbed mature forests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range includes the northeast part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the eastern part of Uganda, from the White Nile to the Lualaba River, and from the Mbomou River in the north of Uganda to the Lukuga River in the south, a total area of occupancy of about 387,450 km2 (150,000 mi2).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance