This area contains the Tikal National Park (in Guatemala) and populations of these squirrels can be seen around the Mayan ruins.

"[3] This species tends to favor lowland areas with damp tropical forests with dense vegetation.

When on the ground they are searching for food including seeds, nuts, buds, insects, and fruits.

[4][3] They are relatively quiet unless they have intruders in their area and then their high-pitched call can be heard including flicks of their tails.

[4] Since they are so quiet and their color helps them to blend into the tree trunks and hide from humans.

Sciurus deppei can reproduce year round, but is usually seen around the end of the dry season.