Congo Rope Squirrel
Funisciurus congicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusFunisciurus (Rope Squirrels)
- SpeciesFunisciurus congicus (Congo Rope Squirrel)
About the Congo Rope Squirrel
The Congo rope squirrel (Funisciurus congicus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo south of the Congo River, western Angola, and northern Namibia. It is mainly associated with dense woodland, but in Namibia also with vegetation on granite outcrops. It is diurnal and arboreal, but also forages on the ground. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Congo Rope Squirrel in Etosha 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 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Congo Rope Squirrel in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Congo Rope Squirrel sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Congo Rope Squirrel in Etosha National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Congo Rope Squirrel in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.