Red Bush Squirrel

Paraxerus palliatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The red bush squirrel or red-bellied coast squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, which is found in bush and forest along the eastern seaboard of Africa. It is closely related to P. lucifer, P. vexillarius and P. (p.) vincenti.

Fun Fact

It is native to Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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