Watercolor illustration of Ardilla Gris Oriental (Sciurus carolinensis)

Ardilla Gris Oriental

Sciurus carolinensis

Not Evaluated →
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
6 years
Length
25 cm
Weight
500 g
Trend
→ Stable
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东部灰松鼠（Sciurus carolinensis）原产于北美东部，因其适应城市环境的能力而在全球许多地区被引入。该物种的保护状态为无危（LC），但在英国和意大利等地，它被视为入侵物种，威胁本地红松鼠的生存。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Squirrels can find food buried under 30 cm of snow.
  • ✨ They plant thousands of trees each year by forgetting where they buried their nuts.

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
Ardilla Gris Oriental is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore
Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Names in Other Languages

French Ecureuil gris
German Grauhörnchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ardilla Gris Oriental?
The scientific name of Ardilla Gris Oriental is Sciurus carolinensis. It belongs to the genus Sciurus.
Where does Ardilla Gris Oriental live?
Ardilla Gris Oriental is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal.
What family does Ardilla Gris Oriental belong to?
Ardilla Gris Oriental (Sciurus carolinensis) belongs to the genus Sciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What does Ardilla Gris Oriental eat?
Ardilla Gris Oriental is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Ardilla Gris Oriental live?
Ardilla Gris Oriental has an average lifespan of approximately 6 years in the wild.
What kingdom does Ardilla Gris Oriental belong to?
Ardilla Gris Oriental (Sciurus carolinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Ardilla Gris Oriental?
The closest relatives of Ardilla Gris Oriental in the genus Sciurus include Abert's Squirrel, Caucasian Squirrel, Andean Squirrel, Guianan Squirrel, Northern Amazon Red Squirrel.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Sciurus — 18 Species

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Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
LC 🐿
Caucasian Squirrel
Sciurus anomalus
LC 🐿
Andean Squirrel
Sciurus pucheranii
DD
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Ardilla Gris Oriental
Sciurus carolinensis
NE
🐿
Guianan Squirrel
Sciurus aestuans
LC 🐿
Northern Amazon Red Squirrel
Sciurus igniventris
LC 🐿
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Sciurus arizonensis
DD 🐿
Mexican Fox Squirrel
Sciurus nayaritensis
LC 🐿
Eurasian red squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
LC 🐿
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
LC 🐿
Japanese Squirrel
Sciurus lis
LC 🐿
Guayaquil Squirrel
Sciurus stramineus
LC 🐿
fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
NE 🐿
Red-bellied Squirrel
Sciurus aureogaster
LC 🐿
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
LC 🐿
Yellow-throated Squirrel
Sciurus gilvigularis
DD 🐿
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
LC 🐿
Fiery Squirrel
Sciurus flammifer
DD
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