Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
Allen's squirrel primarily inhabits oak-pine woodlands and mixed forests in the mountainous regions of central and southern Mexico. They prefer areas with abundant trees for nesting and foraging, typically at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters.
Diet
Allen's squirrel feeds mainly on nuts, seeds, and acorns from oak and pine trees, as well as fruits, berries, and occasionally fungi. They are active foragers during the day, often caching food in tree cavities for later use.
Behavior
Allen's squirrel is diurnal and arboreal, spending most of its time in trees where it builds leaf nests for shelter. They are generally solitary but may form loose groups during mating season, and they exhibit territorial behavior by chasing away intruders from their feeding areas.
Conservation Status
Allen's squirrel is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable population trend, though habitat loss from deforestation poses a potential threat in some areas.