Congo rope squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Funisciurus congicus
The Congo rope squirrel is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Congo rope squirrel
A young / baby of a Congo rope squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Congo rope squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.Congo rope squirrel habitats
Moist savanna, Rocky areas (eg inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Savanna, Shrubland and Subtropical / Tropical Dry ShrublandSome facts about the
Congo rope squirrel
Adult weight : 0.106 kg (0.2332 lbs)
Gestation : 52 days
Weaning : 50 days
Litter size : 2
Litters per year : 2
Interval between litters : 60 days
Weight at birth : 0.01 kg (0.022 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 1 W
Body mass : 0.112 kg (0.2464 lbs)
Temperature : 38.85 °C (101.93 °F)
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