Caucasian squirrel

Caucasian Squirrel ( Sciurus anomalus )

The Caucasian Squirrel ( Sciurus anomalus ) is a rodent species from the genus of squirrel ( Sciurus ).

Features

The species reaches a head-body length of 190-255 mm. The Hinterfußlänge is 46 to 65 millimeters, the ear length of 23 to 36 millimeters and the Condylobasallänge 42 to 51 millimeters. The tail has a length of 120 to 180 mm, which corresponds to 50 to 85 percent of the head-body length. The species attains a weight of 330-430 grams. Are located on the ears over the year, no tufts of hair. The fur is gray on the top, on the back half of the body, it is much darker. Along the edges extending more or less clear reddish band. On underside of the body the fur is light tan. The front legs are long and slender. On the hind feet, a rear sole bales is available. The type has 20 teeth, it lacks the P ³.

Occurrence

Habitat of the Caucasian squirrel are deciduous forests with oak, pine forests with pine or juniper and mixed stands of olive trees, pine trees and various shrubs. In its area of ​​distribution of the annual rainfall is more than 500 millimeters. In Turkey, the species is detected in up to 2000 meters

Way of life

The diurnal species has each morning and late afternoon maximum activity. Often they can be found on the ground and in rocky terrain. Protection examines the Caucasian squirrel preferably in treetops, rarely also in rock crevices. The nest is applied 3 to 5 feet above the ground in a tree hollow. The species feeds on acorns, nuts, seeds of coniferous trees, buds, berries and mushrooms. She puts on stocks.

Documents

• Stéphane Aulagnier, Patrick Haffner, Anthony J. Mitchell -Jones, François Moutou Jan Zima: The Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The identification guide. Haupt, Bern et al 2009, ISBN 978-3-258-07506-8.