Alfaro's Pygmy Squirrel is a tiny squirrel of tropical forests from Nicaragua to Colombia, barely entering the boundaries of North America. It is one of the smallest tree squirrels in the Americas, with a body length of only 12–15 cm. It forages on tree bark for insects and fungi and is rarely observed due to its small size and secretive habits.
Habitat
Tropical rainforests of Central America
Diet
Insects, fungi, bark, and small seeds
How common
Very rare
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