Japanese Squirrel

Sciurus lis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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 lis (Japanese Squirrel)

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Ardilla Gris Oriental

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Squirrel?

The scientific name of Japanese Squirrel is Sciurus lis. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.

What is the conservation status of Japanese Squirrel?

Japanese Squirrel (Sciurus lis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese Squirrel live?

Japanese Squirrel is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

What family does Japanese Squirrel belong to?

Japanese Squirrel (Sciurus lis) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.

Is Japanese Squirrel endangered?

No, Japanese Squirrel (Sciurus lis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Japanese Squirrel belong to?

Japanese Squirrel (Sciurus lis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Squirrel?

The closest relatives of Japanese Squirrel in the genus Sciurus include Abert's Squirrel, Caucasian Squirrel, Guayaquil Squirrel, Andean Squirrel, Ardilla Gris Oriental.