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Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="red-bellied-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
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 aureogaster
(Red-bellied Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ardilla vientre rojo
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
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
Least Concern
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
Least Concern
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
Data Deficient
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Red-bellied Squirrel?
The scientific name of Red-bellied Squirrel is Sciurus aureogaster. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
What is the conservation status of Red-bellied Squirrel?
Red-bellied Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-bellied Squirrel live?
Red-bellied Squirrel is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Red-bellied Squirrel belong to?
Red-bellied Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Red-bellied Squirrel endangered?
No, Red-bellied Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-bellied Squirrel belong to?
Red-bellied Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Red-bellied Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Red-bellied 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
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
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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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