The Brazilian squirrel (Sciurus aestuans), or Guianan squirrel, is a species of tree squirrel endemic to South America. It is found in south-eastern Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela.
Sciurus aestuans is a dark brown squirrel that feeds mainly on fruits and nuts, but can also prey on eggs and the young of birds.
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