Dwarf Squirrels
Microsciurus J. A. Allen, 1895
Microsciurus or dwarf squirrels is a genus of squirrels from the tropical regions of Central and South America.
4 species · 4 branches
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Description
With a typical head-and-body length of about 15 cm (5.9 in) and a 12 cm (4.7 in) long tail, dwarf squirrels are relatively small. However, the Neotropical pygmy squirrel, not in this genus, is much smaller than these species, as are certain squirrels in Africa and Asia. Microsciurus species have gray or brown backs, and white bellies.
Range & habitat
All dwarf squirrels in this genus live in tropical rain forests. Estimates of their abundance are limited. The IUCN lists the conservation status as "Least Concern" for three of the species and "Data Deficient" for Microsciurus santanderensis.
Where it has been recorded
Recorded sightings
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References
- Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds. (1993). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 2nd Ed., 3rd Printing.
- Thorington, Richard W., Jr., John L. Koprowski, Michael A. Steele, and James F. Whatton. (2012). Squirrels of the World.
- Thorington, Richard W., Jr., and Robert S. Hoffman / Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds. (2005). Family Sciuridae. Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 3rd Ed., Vol. 2.
- Wilson, Don E., and F. Russell Cole. (2000). Common Names of Mammals of the World.
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