Stumble this page!Western dwarf squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Microsciurus mimulus
The Western dwarf squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the western dwarf squirrel
A young / baby of a western dwarf squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A western dwarf squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the western dwarf squirrel
Western Dwarf Squirrel or Microsciurus mimulus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)