Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="northern-amazon-red-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(動物)
Phylum
Chordata
(脊索動物)
Class
Mammalia
(哺乳類)
Order
Rodentia
(ネズミ目)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus igniventris
(Northern Amazon Red Squirrel)
Similar Species in Sciurus
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Least Concern
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
Least Concern
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Data Deficient
Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
Not Evaluated
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
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 Northern Amazon Red Squirrel?
The scientific name of Northern Amazon Red Squirrel is Sciurus igniventris. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
What is the conservation status of Northern Amazon Red Squirrel?
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel (Sciurus igniventris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Amazon Red Squirrel live?
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Northern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel (Sciurus igniventris) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Northern Amazon Red Squirrel endangered?
No, Northern Amazon Red Squirrel (Sciurus igniventris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Northern Amazon Red Squirrel belong to?
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel (Sciurus igniventris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Amazon Red Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Northern Amazon Red Squirrel in the genus Sciurus include Abert's Squirrel, Caucasian Squirrel, Guayaquil Squirrel, Andean Squirrel, Ardilla Gris Oriental.
Genus Sciurus — 18 Species
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Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
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Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
Eurasian red squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
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