Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The Caucasian squirrel or Persian squirrel is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus found in temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in south-western Asia.
Fun Fact
Like many other squirrels, they cache their food within tree cavities or loose soil, with some larders containing up to 6 kg (13 lb) of seeds.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to south-western Asia, where they are found from Turkey, and the islands of Gökçeada and Lesbos in the west, Iran in the southeast, and as far as Israel and Jordan in the south.
Diet
Diet includes nuts, seeds, tree shoots, and buds, with the seeds of oak and pine being particularly favored.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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