Bolivian Squirrel
Sciurus ignitus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSciurus (Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSciurus ignitus (Bolivian Squirrel)
About the Bolivian Squirrel
The Bolivian squirrel (Sciurus ignitus) is a tree squirrel that is endemic to South America. Little is known of the species, which may represent a species complex. Bolivian squirrels are moderately sized tree squirrels, with a head-body length of 14 to 22 cm (5.5 to 8.7 in), and a tail of similar length again. Adults weigh from 183 to 242 g (6.5 to 8.5 oz). The fur is mostly dark olive with black and yellow ticking and fading to pale grey or whitish on the chest and underparts. There are faint rings of buff-coloured fur around the eyes and distinct patches of buff fur on the backs of the ears. Females have three pairs of teats.
Bolivian squirrels live along the eastern edge of the Andes from Peru, through Bolivia and Brazil to extreme northern Argentina. Precise details of its habitat are not clear, although it has been found in both lowland and montane tropical forests from 200 to 2,700 m (660 to 8,860 ft) elevation.
Five subspecies are recognised: S. i. ignitus - East of the Andes, in Bolivia and adjacent parts of Peru. Belly fur is ochre. S. i. argentinius - From Bolivia to the extreme northwest of Argentina. Belly fur is yellow,... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bolivian Squirrel in Manu 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bolivian Squirrel in Manu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Bolivian Squirrel sighting in Manu National Park, based on 56 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bolivian Squirrel in Manu National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Bolivian Squirrel in Manu National Park in our monthly data.