Southern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus spadiceus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The southern Amazon red squirrel, is a squirrel species from South America where it inhabits forests in much of north-western South America east of the Andes. Three subspecies are currently recognised. It is a dark red colour, or a dark brown grizzled with ochre, has whitish underparts and grows to a total length of 48 to 63 cm, including a very long tail. It spends much of its time on the ground in the undergrowth and feeds largely on nuts. Little is known of its breeding habits, but it is a sociable species, several individuals often feeding together in one tree. This squirrel faces no particular threats, has a wide range and is relatively common, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as a "least-concern species".
Fun Fact
One of the largest species of squirrel in its range, S.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabit lowland rain forests, although in the western parts of their range some live in forested highlands in the foothills of the Andes.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance