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Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="western-gray-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus griseus
(Western Gray Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ardilla gris
Similar Species in Sciurus
Écureuil De Deppe
Sciurus deppei
Least Concern
écureuil, écureuil rouge
Sciurus vulgaris
Least Concern
Ecureuil gris
Sciurus carolinensis
Not Evaluated
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
Least Concern
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Least Concern
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Data Deficient
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Western Gray Squirrel?
The scientific name of Western Gray Squirrel is Sciurus griseus. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
What is the conservation status of Western Gray Squirrel?
Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western Gray Squirrel belong to?
Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Western Gray Squirrel endangered?
No, Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western Gray Squirrel belong to?
Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Western Gray Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Western Gray Squirrel in the genus Sciurus include Écureuil De Deppe, écureuil, écureuil rouge, Ecureuil gris, Andean Squirrel, Guianan Squirrel.
Genus Sciurus — 18 Species
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Écureuil De Deppe
Sciurus deppei
écureuil, écureuil rouge
Sciurus vulgaris
Ecureuil gris
Sciurus carolinensis
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
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Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
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