Western Dwarf Squirrel
Microsciurus mimulus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusMicrosciurus (Neotropical Dwarf Squirrels)
- SpeciesMicrosciurus mimulus (Western Dwarf Squirrel)
About the Western Dwarf Squirrel
The western dwarf squirrel (Microsciurus mimulus) is a small tree squirrel in the genus Microsciurus and tribe Sciurini found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. All of the subspecies of M. mimulus have been recognized as distinct species in recent studies, although this is not yet universally accepted. The table below lists the three subspecies of Microsciurus mimulus, along with any synonyms associated with each subspecies: Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Dwarf Squirrel in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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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 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |