Brazilian squirrel

Brazilian squirrel

Guianan squirrel

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Sciurus aestuans

The Brazilian squirrel (or Guianan squirrel) (Sciurus aestuans ) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to South America. It is found in South-eastern Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela.

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It is a dark brown squirrel that feeds mainly on fruits and nuts, but can also prey on eggs and the young of birds.

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Distribution

Geography

Brazilian squirrel habitat map
Brazilian squirrel habitat map
Brazilian squirrel
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Brazilian squirrel Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_squirrel
2. Brazilian squirrel on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/20003/22248406

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