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Sciurus niger avicennia
Also known as the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel, this fellow hardly remained still for a moment! The species has several color variations.
Seen around Big Cypress National Preserve.
Listed as threatened in the state of Florida, it is only found southwest of Lake Okeechobee and south of the Caloosahatchee River.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2015
Submitted on Apr 1, 2019
2 Comments
Thanks for your comment, Tukup. It was a first for me too!
Cool. That's a new one for me. Thanks.