Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Mutable sun squirrel

Heliosciurus mutabilis

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-19.1737, 16.2914

Field Notes

Description:

Variable in color, usually light brown. The underparts vary from white to brownish yellow-brown. The long, bushy tail has light and dark bands running across it.(Smithers' mammals of southern africa a field guide. fourth edition)

Habitat:

Evergreen and riverine forest.

Notes:

This species usually is not present in this area, but only in Mozambique. Nonthelesssince the only squirrel species present is totally different, and it has the typical stripes of the sun squirrel, I think it has been introduced in the park.

Reference Links:

Mutable Sun Squirrel (Heliosciurus mutabilis) - Information on Mutable Sun Squi…, Mutable Sun Squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
DanielePralong
The Eurasian red squirrels and shy and discreet in my experience, unless they are habituated. The invasive greys are more approachable!
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
Thankyou :D After seeing so many in Africa I would really love seeing as much back in Europe :)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Project Squirrel
Mission
African Mammals in the Wild
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 12, 2012

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies