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Gambian Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus gambianus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Gambian sun squirrel (Heliosciurus gambianus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is wooded savanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gambian Sun Squirrel?
The scientific name of Gambian Sun Squirrel is Heliosciurus gambianus.
What is the conservation status of Gambian Sun Squirrel?
The Gambian Sun Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Gambian Sun Squirrel belong to?
Gambian Sun Squirrel belongs to the genus Heliosciurus.