Bolivian Squirrel (Sciurus ignitus)

Bolivian Squirrel, a reference photo — Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Bolivian squirrel (Sciurus ignitus) is a tree squirrel that is endemic to South America. Little is known of the species, which may represent a species complex.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bolivian 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 aestuans
Sciurus pucheranii
Sciurus granatensis
Sciurus deppei
Sciurus spadiceus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Sciurus
Species: Sciurus ignitus

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