Scientific name Sciurus aestuans Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Sciuridae Subgenus Guerlinguetus Higher classification Tree squirrels | |
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Similar Squirrel, Sciurus ingrami, Tree squirrels, Bolivian squirrel, Mammal | ||
The Brazilian squirrel (or Guianan squirrel) (Sciurus aestuans) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to South America. It is found in North-eastern Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela.
It is a dark brown squirrel that feeds mainly on fruits and nuts, but can also prey on eggs and the young of birds.
References
Brazilian squirrel Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA