Deppe's Squirrel

activity

Activity patterns. Deppe’s Squirrels are diurnal and active throughout the year. They demonstrate a bimodal pattern of activity that peaks in early morning and before sunset.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Habitat. Damp lowland tropical forests below elevations of ¢. 1000 m, arid subtropical oak (Quercus, Fagaceae) woodlands and oak-pine (Pinus, Pinaceae) forests, and cloud forests sometimes above elevations of ¢. 3000 m. Deppe’s Squirrel can persist in modestly fragmented forests, agricultural lands, urban areas, and secondary growth forests.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Movements, Home range and Social organization. Deppe’s Squirrels construct dreys of leaves and twigs, 2 - 3 m aboveground, and also appear to use cavities. They often forage on the ground in dense vegetation but are capable of using all parts of forest canopies. Densities are generally 2 - 2 ind / ha and as high as 100 ind / km?; in tourist areas, densities can be 32 - 2 ind / km? *. Although generally solitary, small groups of individuals foraging together have been reported. Home ranges average 1 - 5 ha. Deppe’s Squirrel is often found in areas with modest human development and activity. Although considered to be relatively secretive, it emits an alarm call when startled, described as a high-pitched trill accompanied by rapid tail flicking.

Sciuridae

breeding

Breeding. Young Deppe’s Squirrels are born at any time throughout the year. Females have litters of 4 - 8 young in dreys or cavities once each year.

Sciuridae