Distribution and conservation of Sciurus anomalus in Syria (Rodentia: Sciuridae)

Pages	5–13
DOI	10.37520/lynx.2021.001
Keywords	Sciurus anomalus, Syria, distribution, biology, threats
Citation	AIDEK, Ahmad, AMR, Zuhair S. a BAKER, Mohammad Abu. Distribution and conservation of Sciurus anomalus in Syria (Rodentia: Sciuridae). Lynx, new series. Prague: National Museum, 2021, 52(1), 5–13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37520/lynx.2021.001. ISSN 0024-7774 (print), 1804-6460 (online). Also available from: https://publikace.nm.cz/en/periodicals/lns/52-1/distribution-and-conservation-of-sciurus-anomalus-in-syria-rodentia-sciuridae

Lynx, new series | 2021/52/1

The current distribution of the Persian squirrel (Sciurus anomalus) in Syria is described based on recent observations. The species distribution extends along the coastal mountains from the vicinity of Kasab in the extreme northwest of the country, along the mountains of Lattakia and Tartus, reaching the vicinity of Damascus in the southwest, with the highest situated records from the Tartus area. Threats including hunting, trading, habitat degradation, and conflicts with local people are outlined. 

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