Sciurus sanborni, Osgood, 1944
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/064D0660-FFE2-ED1F-FAF6-F930F939FB17 |
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Diego |
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Sciurus sanborni |
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Sanborn’s Squirrel
French: Ecureuil de Sanborn / German: Sanborn-Hérnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de Sanborn
Taxonomy. Sciurus sanborni Osgood, 1944 View in CoL ,
“Peru, Madre de Dios Dept., La Pampa, between the Rio Inambari and Rio Tambopata, 33 km N of Santo Domingo, 570 m.”
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. SE Peru (Madre de Dios Region).
Descriptive notes. Head-body 152-175 mm, tail 161-184 mm. No specific data are available for body weight. Sanborn’s Squirrel has uniform olive-brown
dorsum, bright pale buff eye rings and around mouth, and thinly haired ears that protrude above crown and have bright white or buff patches behind each ear. Feet are yellowish and sometimes distinctly paler than dorsum. Venter, including inner thighs, is entirely pure white or yellowish orange and contrast sharply with sides. Tail is usually same color as dorsum, but faint black banding can occur on tail when individuals have more grizzled appearance.
Habitat. Lowland rainforest and high-ground forest with a 40-50 m canopy and dark open understory at elevations up to ¢.400 m.
Food and Feeding. Sanborn’s Squirrel forages on the ground and in the canopy.
Breeding. Subadult Sanborn’s Squirrel was collected in October.
Activity patterns. Sanborn’s Squirrels are diurnal and active throughoutthe year.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information about this species.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Data Deficient on The IUCN Red List. Population trend of Sanborn’s Squirrel is unknown;it is thought to be rare and considered vulnerable in Peru. Lack of information on ecology, natural history, or threats likely impedes conservation and management efforts; it might be vulnerable to forest thinning and deforestation.
Bibliography. Allen (1915b), Eisenberg & Redford (1999), Emmons (1990), Pacheco (2002), Pacheco et al. (2009), Thorington et al. (2012).
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