Family: Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family

Description A plain gray, white-bellied tree squirrel. Relatively long tail fringed with white. No ear tufts. L 20–22" (506–568 mm); T 9 3/8–12 1/4" (240–310 mm); HF 2 1/2 – 2 7/8" (64–73 mm); Wt 22–25 oz (605–706 g).

Similar Species Abert’s Squirrel has ear tufts.

Breeding Mating activity may occur from January to June. 1 litter per year, usually born in early summer.

Habitat Deciduous lowland forests, including walnut, sycamore, and cottonwood trees.

Range Isolated areas of e Arizona and wc New Mexico, mostly in canyons and valleys.

Discussion The Arizona Gray Squirrel’s habits are apparently similar to those of the Eastern Gray Squirrel. It feeds on pinecones, nuts, acorns, berries, and seeds.