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Esquilo ( Squirrel)
Sciurus aestuans
-23.575, -46.8726
Field Notes
Description:
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.
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Habitat:
É o único esquilo da Mata Atlântica, mas algumas subespécies (ou raças) são reconhecidas como espécies separadas, caso do Sciurus ingrami, que vive do sul da Bahia ao Rio Grande do Sul
Notes:
They are eat banana with the mamoset in the same tree. See the picture!
Reference Links:
Brazilian Squirrel
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PublishedJune 26, 2011
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