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fox squirrel
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
(hewan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mamalia)
Order
Rodentia
(hewan pengerat)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus niger
(fox squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ardilla zorra
Similar Species in Sciurus
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Least Concern
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Data Deficient
Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
Not Evaluated
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Least Concern
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Data Deficient
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
Least Concern
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of fox squirrel?
The scientific name of fox squirrel is Sciurus niger. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
Where does fox squirrel live?
fox squirrel 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 fox squirrel belong to?
fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does fox squirrel belong to?
fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of fox squirrel?
The closest relatives of fox squirrel in the genus Sciurus include Abert's Squirrel, Caucasian Squirrel, Andean Squirrel, Ardilla Gris Oriental, Guianan Squirrel.
Genus Sciurus — 18 Species
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Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
Eurasian red squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
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fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
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