Junín Red Squirrel (Sciurus pyrrhinus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Junín Red Squirrel

Sciurus pyrrhinus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Junín red squirrel is a species of squirrel from Peru and Ecuador.

Fun Fact

The Junín red squirrel is a relatively large tree squirrel, having a head-body length of about 25 cm (9.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits both lowland rainforests and higher, montane, forests.

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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