A medium-sized arboreal rodent native to Mexico and parts of Central America, characterized by its distinctive gray-silver fur coloration and agile tree-dwelling behavior.
Tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, including humid montane forests, pine-oak woodlands, and mixed deciduous forests at elevations ranging from 500-2,500 meters above sea level.
Critical seed dispersal agent, contributing to forest regeneration and ecosystem dynamics through nut and seed caching behaviors. Serves as prey for various predators in forest food webs.
