Vincent's Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus vincenti
Points
60
per confirmed sighting
Vincent's Bush Squirrel.
Paraxerus vincenti
Category
mammals
Family
Sciuridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 190 g (EltonTraits).
Points
60 pts
Location sensitive. Exact coordinates for this species are never shown publicly. Sightings are masked to a wide region to protect it from poaching.
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding vincent's bush squirrel in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: scansorial.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; fruit 40%; other plant material 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
MozambiqueSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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