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Map illustrating approximate distribution of Fox Squirrels in eastern United States. ; 
In the areas indicated by the blank spaces between the ranges given for different races, either 
or both may occur together with intermediate forms. 
Sciurus niger LINN. (Syst. Nat., X ed., I, 1758, p. 64.) Type locality — Probably 
South Carolina. Largest of the Fox Squirrels; color variable but ears and 
nose white. 
Sciurus n. rufiventer (GEOFFROY). Type locality— Probably Lower Mississippi 
Valley. Somewhat smaller than niger; ears and nose never white. 
Sciurus n. neglectus (Gray). (Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist., 3d ser., XX, 1867, p. 425.) 
Type locality— Wilmington, Delaware. Averaging somewhat larger than 
rufiventer; belly very pale, often white or whitish. 
Sciurus n. textanus (BACHMAN). (Proc. Zodl. Soc. Lond., 1838, p. 86.) Type 
locality — Texas. Similar to rufiventer, but smaller and paler. 
