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)
14 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
111 Verified sightings across all 11 parks From 2019 to 2026
November 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 Tsavo West 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 Tsavo West National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Ochre Bush Squirrel sighting in Tsavo West National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ochre Bush Squirrel in Tsavo West National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Ochre Bush Squirrel in Tsavo West National Park in our monthly data.