Distribution in Guatemala.-—~Known only from Nenton, in the upper valley of the Rio Chiapas, 
Habitat,--Low, scrubby forest, 
Habits,--See Scjurus deppei (No. 21). 
Hunting.~-This species has too small a range in Guatemala and is too rare to be of importance 
as a game mammal, 
Remarks.-~The Guatemalan race is socialis. 
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Names.--Latin: Sciurus griseoflavus 
Guatemalan: Ardilla 
English: Guatemala squirrel 
Descrintior --A large squirrel, with uniform gray or grayish brown upper parts, and reddish 
under parts, 
Disti hi acteristics.—-Large size; uniform coloration of upper parts, lacking red 
patches, 
Measurements.~-Five specimens from the Guatemalan highlands averaged: total length, 524 mm, ; 
tail, 254 mm.; hind foot, 68 mm,; ear, 24 mn. 
General distribution.--Highlands of Chiapas and Guatemala, 
Distribution in Guatemalg.--In the highlands above 3,500 feet elevation, and to timber line 
on the volcanos, Abundant, 
Habitat.--Dry forests of oak and pine, arid scrub forests, and moist cloud foreste, 
Habits.--See Sciurus deppeid (No. 21). 
Hunting.--This is one of the most important game squirrels of the Reyblic, Not only is it 
the largest of the squirrels, but it is a highland species, occurring in many areas where 
other game is scarce, 
Remarks,--Guatemalan races are: chiapensis in Hehuetenango and south to Cerro Calel; and 
griseoflavugs in the remainder of the highlands, southeast to Antigua at least. 
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Name,~-Latin: Sciurus yucatanensis 
Guatemalan: Ardilla 
English: Yucatan squirrel 
Descriptiog,.--A medium size squirrel, grayish or brownish on upper parts and gray or grayish 
white on under parts, The feet are often black, and occasionally other parts of the body. 
Distinguishing characteristics.—-Medium size, greyish coloration, lack of red on any part 
of the body, 
Measurements,--Five adult specimens from Alta Vera Paz averaged: total length, 490 mn,; 
tail,247 mm,; hind foot, 60 mm; ear, 20 mm, 
General distributiog.-—-Southeastern México south to northera and eastern Guatemala, 
Distribution i e .~-Petéh, eawtern Alta Vera Paz and the Lake Izabal district, also 
possibly the lower RYO Motagua. Apparently local in distrimtion, being absent from many 
seemingly suitable localities, 
Habitat.--Humid tropical forests, 
Habits.--See Sciurue deppei (No. 21) 
Hunting, --The Yucatan squirrel is important because it is the only game squirrel in the 
northeastern part of the country except the smaller Sciurus deppei. However, since it occurs 
in a region where large game of all kinds is abundant it is not likely that it will even be 
utilized to any extent as a game mammal, This is unfortunate for it has better sporting 
qualities than most of the other squirrels, It is shy and retiring, and to make a good kill 
requires skillful and arduous bunting even in regions where it is abundant. 
Remarks.--Guatemalan races are baliolus in Peten, phaeopus in Alta Vera Paz and southeastwards, 
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. Names,--Latin: Sciuryg variegatoides 
Guatemalan: Ardilla 
English: Variegated squirrel 
Description.--A rather large, lorg tailed squirrel, very variable in coloration. Upper parts 
vary from buffy, reddish, orangiash and grayish to blackish, while the underparts may be white, 
red, or gray. There is always a conspicuous light colored spot behind the ear, either white, 
buffy or reddish, . 
Disti shing characterist e-~Long tail, light patches at bases of ears, 
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