The yellow-throated squirrel (Sciurus gilvigularis) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to South America. It is found in Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
| Yellow-throated squirrel | |
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| Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Placentalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Sciuridae |
| Genus: | Sciurus |
| Species: | S. gilvigularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Sciurus gilvigularis Wagner, 1842 | |
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| Yellow-throated squirrel's range | |
Description
editYellow-throated squirrels are colored buff-and-black on their upper bodies. Their ventral fur is orange, tending to be darkest on the upper chest and fading to a paler color on the throat and belly. The tail is grizzled with black and buff, and may display faint bands.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editEcology and behavior
editYellow-throated squirrels feed primarily on palm seeds and fruits. The seeds of the maripa palm in particular are a major food source.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Amori, G.; Koprowski, J.; Roth, L. (2019). "Sciurus gilvigularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T20009A22247528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T20009A22247528.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ Thorington, R.W. Jr.; Hoffmann, R.S. (2005). "Sciurus (Guerlinguetus) gilvigularis". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: a taxonomic and geographic reference (3rd ed.). The Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 754–818. ISBN 0-8018-8221-4. OCLC 26158608.
- 1 2 3 Thorington, Richard W.; Koprowski, John L.; Steele, Michael A.; Whatton, James F. (2012). "Sciurus gilvigularis (Wagner, 1842)) Yellow-Throated Squirrel". Squirrels of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 51. ISBN 9781421404691. OCLC 821734054. Retrieved 1 Jun 2026.
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