Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
&
Red Squirrel (Sciuris vulgaris)
Adult Grey Squirrel- lateral view Adult Red Squirrel-lateral view
Grey Squirrel- Ventral View Red Squirrel-Ventral View
Dorsal View
Left: Red Squirrel Right:Grey Squirrel
Taxonomy
Grey Squirrel Red Squirrel Order: Rodentia Order: Rodentia Family: Sciuridae Family: Sciuridae Genus: Sciurus Genus: Sciurus Species: S.carolinensis Species: S.vulgaris Dental Formula I=1/1 C=0/0 P=2/1 M=3/3
Measurements
Grey Squirrel Red Squirrel Maximum length: 61.3mm Maximum length:51.4mm Maximum width: 32.5mm Maximum width:31mm Nasal length: 21.7mm Nasal length:15.1 mm Palate length: 32.6mm Palate length:27.3 mm
Differences