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Abert's Squirrel

Sciurus aberti

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Sciurus

About

Abert's squirrel (or tassel-eared squirrel) (Sciurus aberti) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to the Rocky Mountains from United States to Mexico, with concentrations found in Arizona, the Grand Canyon, New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado. It is closely associated with, and largely confined to, cool dry ponderosa pine forests. It is named in honour of the American naturalist John James Abert and nine subspecies are recognised. It is recognisable by its tufted ears,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abert's Squirrel?
The scientific name of Abert's Squirrel is Sciurus aberti.
What kingdom does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Abert's Squirrel belong to?
Abert's Squirrel belongs to the genus Sciurus.