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Variegated Squirrel

Sciurus variegatoides

Taxonomy

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

About

The variegated squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, southern Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Fifteen subspecies are recognised. It is a common squirrel and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it a "least-concern species". Variegated squirrels kept as pets in Germany have been implicated in the transmission of a bornavirus to humans from which three people have died.

Frequently Asked Questions

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