Microsciurus santanderensis
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
MAMMALIA |
RODENTIA |
SCIURIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Microsciurus santanderensis |
| Species Authority: |
(Hernandez-Camacho, 1957) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Santander Dwarf Squirrel |
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| Taxonomic Notes: |
Molecular data suggest that species level taxonomy of Microsciurus is confused. |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Data Deficient
ver 3.1
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| Year Assessed: |
2008 |
| Assessor/s: |
Koprowski, J. & Roth, L. |
| Reviewer/s: |
McKnight, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team) & Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) |
Justification:
Listed as Data Deficient in view of continuing problems with its taxonomy as well as an absence of recent information on its extent of occurrence and status.
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| History: |
| 1996 |
– |
Lower Risk/least concern
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is found in Colombia, between the Magdalena River and the Cordillera Oriental. It is possibly also in Panama and Venezuela.
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| Countries: |
Presence uncertain:
Panama; Venezuela
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| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
No population information could be found.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
This species is poorly known.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
Unknown.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
Research is needed into its taxonomy, distribution, populations status, and threats.
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