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