Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel
Funisciurus carruthersi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusFunisciurus (Rope Squirrels)
- SpeciesFunisciurus carruthersi (Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel)
About the Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel
The Carruther's mountain squirrel (Funisciurus carruthersi) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Carruthers' Mountain Squirrel in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.