214 Funisciurus bayoniisympatric) and possess lateral stripes, but F. bayonii stands
out as being the darker of the two species.
size: Female—HB 250.5 mm (n = 3); T 199.0 mm (n = 3).
Male—HB 184.2 mm (n = 3); T 201.1 mm (n = 3).
Sex not stated—HB 177.5 mm (n = 2); T 150.0 mm (n = 2);
Mass 135.0 g (n = 2).
distribution: The Lunda rope squirrel is found in Central
Africa, from southern Democratic Republic of the Congo to
northeastern Angola.
geographic variation: None.
conservation: IUCN status—data defi cient. Population
trend—no information. Sightings of the Lunda rope squirrel
have not been reported since the mid-1900s, and the animal
is probably uncommon or rare.
habitat: Funisciurus bayonii may prefer forest-savanna mo-
saic habitats and populate moist forests at low and medium
elevations. Woodlands and savannas with Kalahari sand
may also be favored.
natural history: No information is available.
general references: Amtmann 1966, 1975; Hayman 1951.
Funisciurus carruthersi Thomas, 1906
Carruther’s Mountain Squirreldescription: Carruther’s mountain squirrel is a charis-
matic squirrel, characterized by its navy green dorsal pel-
age; light gray ventral pelage; and black-tipped, yellow-and-
black striped tail. The eyes are ringed with pale-colored fur.size: Female—HB 224.0 mm (n = 3); T 191.7 mm (n = 3).
Male—HB 208.7 mm (n = 7); T 189.9 mm (n = 7).
Sex not stated—HB 229.0 mm (n = 2); T 192.5 mm (n = 2);
Mass 268.0 g (n = 1).distribution: F. carruthersi ranges from eastern Demo-
cratic Republic of the Congo through western Uganda and
Rwanda to northwestern Burundi.geographic variation: Four subspecies are recognized.F. c. carruthersi—Ruwenzori (Burundi). See description above.
F. c. birungensis—Kalinzu and Kigezi forest reserves (Ugan-
da). The sides are more yellowish green than the middle
of the back. The tops of the ears are covered with gray-
ish white hairs. The tail is mixed white, black, and
ochraceous.
F. c. chrysippus—northwest of Lake Tanganyika (Democratic