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Ardilla zorra
Sciurus niger
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<speciesfyi-species slug="fox-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus niger
(Ardilla zorra)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ardilla zorra
Similar Species in Sciurus
Ardilla de Albert
Sciurus aberti
Least Concern
Ardilla de Arizona
Sciurus arizonensis
Data Deficient
Ardilla De Deppe
Sciurus deppei
Least Concern
Ardilla de Nayarit
Sciurus nayaritensis
Least Concern
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Ardilla gris
Sciurus griseus
Least Concern
Ardilla Roja
Sciurus vulgaris
Least Concern
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Ardilla vientre rojo
Sciurus aureogaster
Least Concern
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ardilla zorra?
The scientific name of Ardilla zorra is Sciurus niger. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
Where does Ardilla zorra live?
Ardilla zorra is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Ardilla zorra belong to?
Ardilla zorra (Sciurus niger) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does Ardilla zorra belong to?
Ardilla zorra (Sciurus niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ardilla zorra?
The closest relatives of Ardilla zorra in the genus Sciurus include Ardilla de Albert, Ardilla de Arizona, Ardilla De Deppe, Ardilla de Nayarit, Ardilla gris.
Genus Sciurus — 18 Species
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Ardilla de Albert
Sciurus aberti
Ardilla de Arizona
Sciurus arizonensis
Ardilla De Deppe
Sciurus deppei
Ardilla de Nayarit
Sciurus nayaritensis
Ardilla gris
Sciurus griseus
Ardilla Roja
Sciurus vulgaris
Ardilla vientre rojo
Sciurus aureogaster
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Ardilla zorra
Sciurus niger
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
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