Species MammalsYucatán Squirrel

Yucatán Squirrel

Sciurus yucatanensis

UncommonMammal
Illustration of Yucatán Squirrel (Sciurus yucatanensis)

This squirrel features a bushy tail and reddish-brown fur, making it quite striking. The Yucatán Squirrel is known for its agility in navigating the trees of its forest habitat.

Habitat
Deciduous forests of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Diet
Primarily feeds on nuts, seeds, and fruits.
How common
Uncommon

Not certain it is a Yucatán Squirrel? What animal is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.

Recent Yucatán Squirrel sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Yucatán 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 Huck

Get an alert when a Yucatán 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.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More mammals

Yucatán Yellow Bat
Yucatán Yellow Bat
Rhogeessa aenea
Yuma Myotis
Yuma Myotis
Myotis yumanensis
Zacatecan Deer Mouse
Zacatecan Deer Mouse
Peromyscus difficilis
Zempoaltepec Vole
Zempoaltepec Vole
Microtus umbrosus
Abert's Squirrel
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
Addax
Addax
Addax nasomaculatus
African Savanna Elephant
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Agricola's Gracile Opossum
Agricola's Gracile Opossum
Cryptonanus agricolai