Northern Amazon Red Squirrel

Sciurus igniventris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The northern Amazon red squirrel is a species of squirrel from South America. It occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is widespread across its distribution and inhabits lowland forests, preferring a diet of nuts with especially thick shells. It is considered a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, though it is hunted for food in Ecuador and Peru and may be subject to habitat fragmentation from human logging activities.

Fun Fact

It occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of nuts with especially thick shells.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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