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Least ConcernObservations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals, but one specimen lived 8.9 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Least Concern
- P9566
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The Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to Japan. It is closely related to and similar to the red squirrel.
Taxonomy and evolution