The Red-bellied Squirrel is a Mexican species that has established a small introduced population on Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park, Florida. It is a large, variable squirrel with a distinctive rufous or orange belly and a gray grizzled back. In its native Mexico it inhabits tropical and subtropical forests where it plays a role in seed dispersal.
Not certain it is a Red-bellied Squirrel? What animal is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Red-bellied Squirrel sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Red-bellied Squirrel? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Red-bellied Squirrel is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love mammals? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.