Sciuridae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Sciuridae
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Glaucomys sabrinus | Northern Flying Squirrel | Apparently present on much of the mainland from Upper Lynn Canal south, but perhaps not the Northern Gulf Coast. Also present on several islands near the mainland, as well as Prince of Wales Island (and other associated smaller islands), the home range an endemic subspecies occurs. |
Marmota caligata | Hoary Marmot | Found almost exclusively on the mainland; some populations can be found at sea level (e.g., in Juneau), while others (most?) live in subalpine and alpine meadows. |
Spermophilus parryii | Arctic Ground Squirrel | Known from the mountainous border area outside of Haines and Skagway |
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus | Red Squirrel | Native to the mainland and many of the southern inner islands. Introduced to Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof Islands, and now spread to other associated islands. |