Species MammalsAllen's Squirrel

Allen's Squirrel

Sciurus alleni

CommonMammal
Illustration of Allen's Squirrel (Sciurus alleni)

Allen's Squirrel is a small, agile rodent with a bushy tail and a distinctive reddish-brown coat. They are known for their playful behavior and can often be seen leaping between trees.

Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diet
Primarily feeds on nuts, seeds, and fruits.
How common
Common

Not certain it is a Allen's Squirrel? What animal is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.

Recent Allen's Squirrel sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Allen's Squirrel? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a Allen's Squirrel is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love mammals? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More mammals

Alpine Chipmunk
Alpine Chipmunk
Neotamias alpinus
Amazon River Dolphin
Amazon River Dolphin
Inia geoffrensis
Amazon Weasel
Amazon Weasel
Mustela africana
Amazonian Manatee
Amazonian Manatee
Trichechus inunguis
American Badger
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
American Bison
American Bison
Bison bison
American Black Bear
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
American Ermine
American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii