🌿Native Nature

Southern Amazon Red Squirrel

Sciurus spadiceus

Taxonomy

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

About

The southern Amazon red squirrel (Sciurus spadiceus), 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 (19 to 25 in), including a very long tail. It spends much of its time on the ground...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Amazon Red Squirrel?
The scientific name of Southern Amazon Red Squirrel is Sciurus spadiceus.
What is the conservation status of Southern Amazon Red Squirrel?
The Southern Amazon Red Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel belongs to the genus Sciurus.