Guianan Squirrel

The Brazilian squirrel (Sciurus aestuans), or Guianan squirrel, is a species of tree squirrel endemic to South America. It is found in south-eastern Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Guianan Squirrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Sciurus brasiliensis
• Sciurus ignitus
• Sciurus deppei
• Sciurus pucheranii
• Prosciurillus leucomus
• Sciurus granatensis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Rodentia

Family

Sciuridae

Genus

Sciurus

Species

Sciurus aestuans

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