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Red-legged Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus rufobrachium

Taxonomy

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

About

The red-legged sun squirrel (Heliosciurus rufobrachium) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, also commonly known as the crab-eating mongoose and the isabelline red-legged sun squirrel. It is native to tropical western and central Africa where its range extends from Senegal in the west, through Nigeria and the Republic of Congo to Uganda and Tanzania in the east. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna. This species is...

Frequently Asked Questions

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