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Sherman's Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger shermani (subspecies)

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Sherman's fox squirrel (Sciurus niger shermani) is a subspecies of the fox squirrel. It lives in Florida and Georgia in fire-prone areas of longleaf pine and wiregrass, especially around sandhills. A tree squirrel, the Sherman's fox species has lost much of its habitat to farming and development. This type of squirrel nests in oak trees using leaves and Spanish moss.In comparison to other squirrels, this subspecies is large (23 - 28 in. = 600 – 700 mm) with highly variable dorsal fur color ranging from nearly all black (uncommon) to silver, with variations of black over silver and silver over black. Underside is tan. Head is generally black; ears and muzzle are often white. Tail is long, nearly the length of the head and torso. Nests are usually in oak trees and are constructed of oak…

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