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Red-tailed squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Sciurus granatensis
The Red-tailed 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 redtailed squirrel
A young / baby of a redtailed squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A redtailed squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the red-tailed squirrel
A red-tailed squirrel is not an uncommon sight, crawling the cable transport system, unperturbed completely [diamond] the light whizz [diamond] traffic [diamond] his head.
Red-tailed squirrels are medium-sized tree squirrels with glossy red-brown to yellow-brown fur on the body and a rufous-orange tail usually tipped in black.
The red tailed squirrels are a delight to watch.
The tropical red-tailed squirrel is the only squirrel species living on BCI, although two other species of squirrel are found on the nearby mainland.
Red-tailed squirrels are also in South America for instance. (Full text)
Some say red tailed squirrels are endangered. (Full text)
Red-tailed squirrels are readily seen foraging on the ground or perched . (Full text)
"Why the red tailed squirrel is now on the endangered species list. (Full text)
A Mantled Howler Monkey in full cry takes some tracking down in the treetops, but the Red-tailed Squirrels are much more obliging. (Full text)
Tandayapa Valley is home to many mammals, but only one of them, the Red-tailed Squirrel Sciurus granatensis is easily seen. (Full text)