Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="guianan-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Rodentia
(Roedores)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Sciurus
(Tree Squirrels)
Species
Sciurus aestuans
(Guianan 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
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 Guianan Squirrel?
The scientific name of Guianan Squirrel is Sciurus aestuans. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
What is the conservation status of Guianan Squirrel?
Guianan Squirrel (Sciurus aestuans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guianan Squirrel live?
Guianan Squirrel is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Guianan Squirrel belong to?
Guianan Squirrel (Sciurus aestuans) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Guianan Squirrel endangered?
No, Guianan Squirrel (Sciurus aestuans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guianan Squirrel belong to?
Guianan Squirrel (Sciurus aestuans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Guianan Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Guianan 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
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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
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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