Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="fiery-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus flammifer
(Fiery Squirrel)
Similar Species in Sciurus
Eichhoernchen
Sciurus vulgaris
Least Concern
Grauhörnchen
Sciurus carolinensis
Not Evaluated
Kaukasisches Eichhörnchen
Sciurus anomalus
Least Concern
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Data Deficient
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Data Deficient
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
Least Concern
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Fiery Squirrel?
The scientific name of Fiery Squirrel is Sciurus flammifer. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
What is the conservation status of Fiery Squirrel?
Fiery Squirrel (Sciurus flammifer) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fiery Squirrel live?
Fiery Squirrel is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Fiery Squirrel belong to?
Fiery Squirrel (Sciurus flammifer) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does Fiery Squirrel belong to?
Fiery Squirrel (Sciurus flammifer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Fiery Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Fiery Squirrel in the genus Sciurus include Eichhoernchen, Grauhörnchen, Kaukasisches Eichhörnchen, Northern Amazon Red Squirrel, Arizona Gray Squirrel.
Genus Sciurus — 18 Species
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Eichhoernchen
Sciurus vulgaris
Grauhörnchen
Sciurus carolinensis
Kaukasisches Eichhörnchen
Sciurus anomalus
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
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Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
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