Ochre Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus ochraceus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusParaxerus (Bush Squirrels)
- SpeciesParaxerus ochraceus (Ochre Bush Squirrel)
7 Verified sightings at Ruaha National Park From 2019 to 2026
111 Verified sightings across all 11 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Ochre Bush Squirrel
The ochre bush squirrel (Paraxerus ochraceus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ochre Bush Squirrel in Ruaha 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 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ochre Bush Squirrel in Ruaha National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Ochre Bush Squirrel sighting in Ruaha National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ochre Bush Squirrel in Ruaha National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Ochre Bush Squirrel in Ruaha National Park in our monthly data.