Species / Japanese squirrel
Tree squirrel
Japanese squirrel
Sciurus lis
Quick answer
The Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) is a tree squirrel. Range: Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu). Weight: 250–310 g. Diet: seeds and nuts; walnuts up to 35% of diet in some areas. IUCN status: Least Concern.
- Scientific name
- Sciurus lis
- Group
- Tree squirrel
- Range
- Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu)
- Weight
- 250–310 g
- Diet
- Seeds and nuts; walnuts up to 35% of diet in some areas
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
About the Japanese squirrel
The Japanese squirrel is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to Japan. It is closely related to and similar to the red squirrel.
Source: Wikipedia, Japanese squirrel
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Japanese squirrel live?
Japanese squirrel range: Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu).
How big is the Japanese squirrel?
Weight: 250–310 g.
What does the Japanese squirrel eat?
Seeds and nuts; walnuts up to 35% of diet in some areas.
Is the Japanese squirrel endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists the Japanese squirrel as Least Concern.
What kind of animal is the Japanese squirrel?
Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) is a tree squirrel, part of the squirrel family, Sciuridae.
