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Monkey squirrel (local name) or fox squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by Mick G
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

11 to 15 inches in height a medium sized rodent like mammal. Predominantly a grey and brown-black coat.

Habitat:

Pine forest adjacent to a golf course and former scrub habitat and wetland.

Reference Links:

Fox squirrel, Fox Squirrel - Florida eco travel guide

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mick G
yes, definitely a nursing female. she let me get fairly close but I didn't want to overly disturb her. these guys are at least double the size of grey squirrels and even while nursing are very human friendly.

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PublishedMarch 10, 2013

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