Mammal
Fox squirrel
Sciurus niger · Sciuridae · Rodentia
Best monthsApr–May · Sepmost records
Records138,884in 1 country
Most seen inUnited States138,884 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
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About
Fox squirrel in brief
The fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) is a mammal of the Sciuridae family — species of mammal.
In the United States it has 138,884 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in April, May and September and fall to their lowest in July and August.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
United States138,884 records · best Apr, Sep
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All mammalsMore of the Sciuridae family
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