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Poás squirrel

Syntheosciurus poasensis

Photo by PatriciaPi
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Field Notes

Description:

They are diurnal and arboreal
Seem to form pairs and can keep a family group, but individuals foraging alone.

Habitat:

Poas Volcano Highlands (Poas Volcano National Park) and the Cerro Pittier (Cordillera de Talamanca), between 1900 m and 2600 m.

Notes:

In Costa Rica, this species is considered threatened with extinction due to loss of habitat due to deforestation

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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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