Nayarit squirrels are also called Mexican squirrels and Naya star squirrels. They are generally herbivorous and are a kind of squirrel living in Mexico and the United States. Let the editor continue to introduce Nayarit to you. The detailed knowledge of special squirrel!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Nayarit squirrel

[Latin name]Sciurus nayaritensis

【Another name】Mexican squirrel, Naya star squirrel

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Domain】Chordates

【Class】Mammation Class

[Order] Rodents

[Family] Sciuridae

[Genus] Squirrel

[Name and Time] JA Allen, 1890

II. Morphological characteristics

Nayarit squirrels are small in size, with molars (including premolars) on each side of the jaw. It is 5/4, with 5 upper molars, no skin wings between the front and rear limbs, and a long hairy tail.

III. Living habits

Nayarit squirrels mostly forage in forests on hillsides and river valleys. They will be active during the day, most active in the early morning, good at climbing and jumping in trees, and agile. They usually have 1 or 2 more activities, but they will migrate in groups when food is extremely poor. They generally build nests in trees or use tree holes to live, and have the habit of storing food for the winter.

Four. Reproductive performance

Nayarit squirrels give birth 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June.

V. Distribution

Nayarit squirrels are distributed in Mexico, the United States (Arizona).

VI. Conservation Status

The Nayarit squirrel is listed in the International Mammal Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2008 list ver 3.1—Low Risk (LC).

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