Mexican Red-bellied Squirrel - Sciurus
aureogaster
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
Native of Mexico introduced on Elliot Key in
Biscayne Bay in 1938, Dade County, where it still persists despite
the impact of Hurricane Andrew. Was formerly also on nearby Adams
Key and Sand Key, but its status there is not known.
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| DADE |
1938 |
|
At least 10 years |
|
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