Guiana squirrel [1] ( lat. Sciurus aestuans ) is a species of rodent of the genus Squirrel .
| Guiana squirrel |
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| Scientific classification |
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| No rank : | Bilateral symmetrical |
| Squadron : | Euarchontoglires |
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| International scientific name |
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Sciurus aestuans Linnaeus , 1766 |
| Security status |
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Least ConcernedIUCN 3.1 Least Concern : 20003 |
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Guiana squirrel is an endemic of South America . It is found in northeast Argentina , in Brazil , Guyana , French Guiana , Suriname and Venezuela . They live in various forests , as well as city parks.
The average body length is 20 cm, the tail is 18.3 cm. The average weight is 180 g. The fur is dark brown.
It feeds mainly on fruits and nuts, but they can also steal eggs and chicks.
At the moment, the number of the species does not cause concern, but its range is declining due to deforestation.
This species is divided into the following subspecies:
- S. a. aestuans
- S. a. alphonsei
- S. a. garbei
- S. a. georgihernandezi
- S. a. henseli
- S. a. ingrami
- S. a. macconnelli
- S. a. poaiae
- S. a. quelchii
- S. a. venustus
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