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Sciurus flammifer

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA MAMMALIA RODENTIA SCIURIDAE

Scientific Name: Sciurus flammifer
Species Authority Thomas, 1904
Common Name/s:
English – Fiery Squirrel

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Data Deficient     ver 3.1
Year Assessed: 2008
Assessor/s Amori, G., Koprowski, J. & Roth, L.
Evaluator/s: Chanson, J. & Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
Justification:
This species is classified as Data Deficient owing to lack of knowledge of its ecology, threats and conservation status. However, due to its restricted range and continuing loss of habitat due to deforestation there is concern that the species may be threatened.
History:
1996 – Lower Risk/least concern (Baillie and Groombridge 1996)

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: This species is found in Venezuela, south of Orinoco River from the Colombian border to Cuidad Bolivar (Wilson and Reeder, 2005)
Countries:
Native:
Venezuela
Range Map:
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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, if any, are unknown.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: The conservation status of this species is unknown.
Citation: Amori, G., Koprowski, J. & Roth, L. 2008. Sciurus flammifer. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 21 November 2008.
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