AnAge entry for Sciurus griseus

Classification (HAGRID: 03165)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Sciuridae
                    Genus: Sciurus
Species
Sciurus griseus
Common name
Western gray squirrel

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Little is known about the longevity of these animals. There are anecdotal reports of animals living up to 11 years, which is plausible. Record longevity for an individual in captivity, though, is 6.3 years [0671].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
319 days
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
44 days
Weaning
61 days
Litter size
3 (viviparous)
Litters per year
1
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
425 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 180176
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 53278
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