Watercolor illustration of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer)

Amazon Dwarf Squirrel

Microsciurus flaviventer

Data Deficient

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The Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer) is a species in the genus Microsciurus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family
Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus
Microsciurus
Species
Microsciurus flaviventer (Amazon Dwarf Squirrel)

Similar Species in Microsciurus

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Western Dwarf Squirrel
Microsciurus mimulus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel?
The scientific name of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel is Microsciurus flaviventer. It belongs to the genus Microsciurus.
What is the conservation status of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel?
Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Amazon Dwarf Squirrel live?
Amazon Dwarf Squirrel is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Amazon Dwarf Squirrel belong to?
Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer) belongs to the genus Microsciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does Amazon Dwarf Squirrel belong to?
Amazon Dwarf Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Amazon Dwarf Squirrel in the genus Microsciurus include Western Dwarf Squirrel.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Microsciurus — 2 Species

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Amazon Dwarf Squirrel
Microsciurus flaviventer
DD
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Western Dwarf Squirrel
Microsciurus mimulus
LC
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