Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="irrawaddy-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Rodentia
(Roedores)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Callosciurus
Species
Callosciurus pygerythrus
(Irrawaddy Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
German
Irawadi-Schönhörnchen
Similar Species in Callosciurus
Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Least Concern
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
Least Concern
Mentawai Squirrel
Callosciurus melanogaster
Vulnerable
Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Not Evaluated
Phayre's Squirrel
Callosciurus phayrei
Least Concern
Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Least Concern
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Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
Not Evaluated
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Irrawaddy Squirrel?
The scientific name of Irrawaddy Squirrel is Callosciurus pygerythrus. It belongs to the genus Callosciurus.
What is the conservation status of Irrawaddy Squirrel?
Irrawaddy Squirrel (Callosciurus pygerythrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Irrawaddy Squirrel belong to?
Irrawaddy Squirrel (Callosciurus pygerythrus) belongs to the genus Callosciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Irrawaddy Squirrel endangered?
No, Irrawaddy Squirrel (Callosciurus pygerythrus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Irrawaddy Squirrel belong to?
Irrawaddy Squirrel (Callosciurus pygerythrus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Irrawaddy Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Irrawaddy Squirrel in the genus Callosciurus include Black-striped Squirrel, Borneo Black-banded Squirrel, Mentawai Squirrel, Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel, Phayre's Squirrel.
Genus Callosciurus — 13 Species
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VU
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NE
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NE
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LC
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LC
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NT
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LC
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LC
Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
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LC
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Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
Mentawai Squirrel
Callosciurus melanogaster
Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Phayre's Squirrel
Callosciurus phayrei
Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi
Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
five-striped squirrel
Callosciurus quinquestriatus
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