Sciurus granatensis — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This widespread species is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago. Ranges from 0 to 3,000 m in elevation.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This squirrel inhabits many types of forests from sea level to montane (Nitikmann 1985), and from picnic grounds to good forests.

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 11.5 years (captivity) Observations: In the wild, one female was reported to live at least 7 years (Nitikman 1985). One captive male lived at least 11.5 years at San Diego Zoo (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Koprowski, J., Roth, L., Timm, R., Samudio, R., Reid, F. & Emmons, L.

Reviewer/s
McKnight, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team) & Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority)

Justification
This species is listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, tolerance of a broad range of habitats, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and because it does not appear to be under threat and is unlikely to be declining at nearly the rate required to qualify for listing in a threatened category.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
As currently recognized, this species is widespread and common. However, a taxonomic review could separate ranges.

Population Trend
Stable
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Threats

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Major Threats
None known.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
Occurs in many protected areas, including national parks and city parks, throughout its range.
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Wikipedia

Red-tailed squirrel

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The red-tailed squirrel (Sciurus granatensis) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to South America. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

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References

  1. ^ Koprowski, J., Roth, L., Timm, R., Samudio, R., Reid, F. & Emmons, L. (2008). Sciurus granatensis. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
  2. ^ Thorington, R.W., Jr.; Hoffmann, R.S. (2005). "Sciurus (Guerlinguetus) granatensis". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M. Mammal Species of the World: a taxonomic and geographic reference (3rd ed.). The Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 754–818. ISBN 0-8018-8221-4. OCLC 26158608. http://www.bucknell.edu/msw3/browse.asp?s=y&id=12400001.
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