Deppe’s squirrel
Local area
Tamaulipas, Mexico through most of the Yucatan Peninsula and northwest of Costa Rica. It is usually found at altitudes between 300 and 3000 meters. Reid (1997), Leopold (1959), Best (1995)
The Neotropical biogeographical region
Deppe's squirrel is a common species found in areas of tropical and humid forests. It is found in a variety of forest types, including oak forests, pine-oak forests, cloud forests, ebony forests, and plain forests. He disappears from the farm to his annoyance.
Wetlands of Terrestrial Biomes
Physical description
Head and body length 181-225 mm
Tail length 155-197mm
Back leg length 46-55mm
Ear length 21-30 mm
Sciurus deppei (Deppe's squirrel) is a small squirrel. The upper part is brown, ranging from olive-brown to reddish-brown. The underside is red, usually white or a shade of gray. Ears are medium in size without long tufts. The tail is short, narrow, and usually dark brown with a fringe of pale hair. According to some reports, the front legs and feet may be a shade of gray instead of brown.
Deppe's squirrel can be distinguished from many other squirrels in this area by its small size, short tail, and unusual ears. It can be distinguished from Sciurus richmondi and Sciurus granatensis by its red parts instead of orange.
Other physical properties endothermic bilateral symmetry
Long mass
191-219g
6.73 to 7.72 ounces
reproduction
Deppe's squirrels can breed every year, but the average number of litters produced each year is unknown. Babies are usually born at the end of summer and their size varies between two and eight but usually four. Males display enlarged horns during intercourse. There are reports that Deppe's squirrels can breed with Sciurus yucatanensis, but it is not known whether their offspring can be born or not.
The main characteristics of reproduction are gonochoricgonochoristicdioecious (different sexes) sex
Practice
Squirrels are diurnal, spending most of their time in trees and coming down to the ground to look for food. Compared to other Sciurus species, Deppe's squirrel is less active and spends less time on smaller branches. It prefers to move over large branches, tree trunks and through trees with many holes (such as strangler figs). When frightened by the movement, the squirrel moves to the other side of the tree trunk or branch and remains motionless. From time to time, he plots in front of threatening animals. In the trees, the squirrel is within 10 meters about 30% of the time, between 10 and 20 meters about 40% of the time, and more than 20 meters about 30% of the time. It moves quickly between trees and can jump long distances between branches. Because of its dark fur, the squirrel is not seen unless it is moving or a silhouette against the cover. Deppe's squirrels are sometimes found in noisy groups of less than ten individuals. Their calls can be as high-pitched as birdsong, but often the calls consist of several close, high-pitched screams. Although they sometimes live in groups, Deppe's squirrels are not considered social animals and individuals are often solitary. The nests are made in trees or made from leaves and twigs. Leaf nests are usually about 30 cm in diameter and at least 7.5 meters above the forest floor. Estrada and Coates-Estrada (1985), Best (1995), Leopold (1959), Reid (1997)
Mobile key behavior
Communication and understanding
Static Chemical Sensing Channel
Eating habits
Deppe's Squirrel feeds on berries, fruits and leaves. An analysis of Deppe's squirrel diet has shown that it eats figs, mushrooms, acorns, tomatoes and fruits such as Brosimum alicastrum, Cymbopetalum baillonii, Pinus caribea, Poulsenia armata and Manilkara zapoted. Most are arboreal eaters, but have been found in the wild eating mushrooms, berries and acorns.
Deppe's Squirrel can damage corn crops, especially when the corn is in dense forest cover. Deppe's squirrel eats corn in an elegant way, cutting off part of the husk and eating only part of the grain underneath. Since Deppe's squirrels are too small to be good food, they are often killed to prevent damage to crops. Best (1995), Leopold (1950), Reid (1997), Estrada and Coates-Estrada (1985)
Importance of wealth to people yes
There are no specific reports of its beneficial effects on humans, but Deppe's squirrel can help spread the seeds and spores of tropical plants.
Economic importance to humans negative
Deppe's squirrel is known for the damage it can do to cornfields, but squirrels are rarely seen on large farms.
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