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Peters’s squirrel

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 Peters' squirrel (Sciurus oculatus) is a tree squirrel of the genus Sciurus endemic to Mexico. It was described by German researcher Wilhelm Peters in 1863. Three different types were identified. It is a common species, and the IUCN lists its conservation status as "least concern".  Peter's squirrel is a large arboreal squirrel. The head and body length is 508–560 mm (20–22 in) with a tail of about 260 mm (10 in) and a weight of about 550–750 g (19–26 oz). Its color varies between species but is gray on the back, and the hair is brown or black, and white or cream ventrally. The upper part of the tail is black while the underside is dark with white tips and hair. There is a ring of red skin around the eyes, and an important distinguishing feature is the tooth, which has one premolar higher than other related species. Distribution  Blue streaked Lory yellow collared lovebird Geography  Continent  North America  Country  Mexico  Biogeographic region...