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Caxinguelê (Brazilian Squirrel)

Sciurus aestuan

Photo by LeonardoLanna
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I have not much knowledge about this species. It was spotted on the Botanic Garden of Rio de Janeiro, where it seems to be very commom. It didn't fear humans, sometimes jumping to get a closer look at us.

Habitat:

Around Tropical Forest (Mata Atlântica)

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