What is another word for sciurus?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪjuːɹəs] (IPA) 
Sciurus is a Latin word that refers to the genus of tree squirrels. There are several synonyms that describe different types of squirrels within this genus. For example, the red squirrel is also known as Sciurus vulgaris, and the grey squirrel is also called Sciurus carolinensis. The fox squirrel, also known as Sciurus niger, is a larger species of tree squirrel found throughout North America. The Douglas squirrel, or Sciurus douglasii, is found in the western parts of North America. Additionally, the southern flying squirrel, or Sciurus carolinensis, is a type of squirrel that has a membrane between its front and back legs that allows it to glide through the air. These synonyms all refer to different species within the sciurus genus, but they all share the common characteristic of being arboreal and living in trees.
