Sciuridae

Squirrels (Sciuridae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 35 genuss with 110 known species. Key genus groups include Aeretes, Aeromys, Ammospermophilus, Atlantoxerus, Belomys, and Biswamoyopterus. Among its members, 8 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Rodents (Rodentia).