Bolivian squirrel




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Some facts about the
Bolivian squirrel

Adult weight : 0.19 kg (0.418 lbs)

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Bolivian squirrel

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Sciurus ignitus

 

The Bolivian 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 Bolivian squirrel
A young / baby of a Bolivian squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Bolivian squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Peru

Facts about the Bolivian squirrel

Bolivian Squirrel or Sciurus ignitus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)

4 oz (2-2 ½ pounds) Features: Bolivian Squirrels are sexually dichromatic, with black on the female and gray on the male. (Full text)

1. Bolivian -- (a native or inhabitant of Bolivia)
Bolivian
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