New observation on mycophagy: consumption of coconut mushroom (Oudemansiella cubensis) by the Brazilian squirrel (Guerlinguetus brasiliensis)

Squirrels and chipmunks are known to have mycophagous habits. Nonetheless, records of mycopaghy involving these animals not always present the fungal species involved, specially when they are epigeous mushrooms in Neotropical forests. Here, we report events of mycophagy involving the Brazilian squirrel (Guerlinguetus brasiliensis) and coconut mushroom (Oudemansiella cubensis), including description of the event and presenting photographs. The aim of this study is to discuss the mycophagous habit of the Brazilian squirrel.