Sciurus granatensis Humboldt, 1811

Taxonomic Naming

The red-tailed squirrel, with the scientific name Sciurus granatensis Humboldt, 1811, is a species of tree squirrel.

Native Distribution Range

Its native distribution spans from southern Central America to northern South America.

Native Occurrences

Specifically, it is native to Central and South American countries including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, as well as the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and Margarita.

Introduced Invasive Status

The Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species lists this species as introduced and invasive in Cuba.

Introduced Population Details

However, this reference applies only to a small population located along parts of the Rio Almendares margin in Havana, which escaped from the Havana Zoo.

Elevation Range

This squirrel can be found at elevations ranging from 0 to 3,000 m (0 to 9,843 ft).

Habitat Types

It inhabits many different types of forests, and can also be found in picnic grounds.