Mutable Sun Squirrel
Heliosciurus mutabilis
Points
25
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernRare to spot
mammals • Sciuridae
Mutable Sun Squirrel.
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Heliosciurus mutabilis
Category
mammals
Family
Sciuridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 390 g (EltonTraits).
Points
25 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding mutable sun squirrel in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: scansorial.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 30%; fruit 30%; other/unspecified vertebrates 20%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: crepuscular and diurnal.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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