Richmond squirrel is a species of chordates, mammals, rodents, squirrels, distributed in Nicaragua. They are also called Richmond squirrels. Let me introduce the Richmond squirrel in detail. Detailed knowledge!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Richmond squirrel

[Latin name]Sciurus richmondi

[Another name]Li Qimeng Squirrel

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Domain】Chordates

【Class】Mammalia

【Order】Rodentia

【Family】Sciuridae

【Genus】Sciurus

【Distribution】Nicaragua

【Named】Sciurus richmondi

【English name】Richmond's Squirrel

Second, Morphological Characteristics

Richmond's Squirrel is characterized by small size, molars (including front Molars) are 5/4 on each side of the jaw, with 5 upper molars, no skin wings between the front and rear limbs, and a long hairy tail.

III. Habits

Richmond squirrels like to live in coniferous forests or mixed broad-leaved forests in cold temperate or subarctic zones. They are generally herbivorous and their food Mainly seeds and nuts. They will build nests in trees or use tree holes to live, and have the habit of storing food for the winter. They molt in spring and autumn every year, and mostly come into estrus in spring and summer, and the estrus period is about two weeks.

IV. Distribution range

Richmond squirrels are distributed in Nicaragua.

V. Protection level

Richmond squirrel is listed in the International Mammal Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2008 list ver 3.1 - Near Threatened (NT).

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