Red-legged Sun Squirrel
Heliosciurus rufobrachium
About the Red-legged Sun Squirrel
The red-legged sun squirrel (Heliosciurus rufobrachium) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, also commonly known as the crab-eating mongoose and the isabelline red-legged sun squirrel. It is native to tropical western and central Africa where its range extends from Senegal in the west, through Nigeria and the Republic of Congo to Uganda and Tanzania in the east. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna. This species is...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Red-legged Sun Squirrel?
The scientific name of the Red-legged Sun Squirrel is Heliosciurus rufobrachium.
How many Red-legged Sun Squirrel sightings have been recorded?
440 observations of the Red-legged Sun Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
