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Sciurus pyrrhinus

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA MAMMALIA RODENTIA SCIURIDAE

Scientific Name: Sciurus pyrrhinus
Species Authority: Thomas, 1898
Common Name/s:
English – Junín Red Squirrel

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Data Deficient     ver 3.1
Year Assessed: 2008
Assessor/s: Amori, G., Koprowski, J. & Roth, L.
Reviewer/s: Chanson, J. & Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
Justification:
Listed as data deficient owing to the lack of data on ecology and population status. This species has a restricted range and may be threatened.
History:
1996 – Lower Risk/least concern

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: It is found on the eastern slopes of the Andes of Peru.
Countries:
Native:
Peru
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Population [top]

Population: The population status of this species is unknown.
Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: The habitat preferences and ecology of this species are unknown.
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): The threats to this species are unknown.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: The conservation status of this species is unknown.
Citation: Amori, G., Koprowski, J. & Roth, L. 2008. Sciurus pyrrhinus. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 10 February 2012.
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