Hon Khoai Squirrel

Callosciurus honkhoaiensis

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Hon Khoai squirrel is a species of squirrel in the family Sciuridae endemic to the small island group of Hon Khoai, which is located off the Indochinese Peninsula off the coast of south Vietnam. It can be physically differentiated from other species of Callosciurus by the hairs at the tip of the tail being white with a black base, as well as the cream-colored ventral side and feet.

Fun Fact

It can be physically differentiated from other species of Callosciurus by the hairs at the tip of the tail being white with a black base, as well as the cream-colored ventral side and feet.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the small island group of Hon Khoai, which is located off the Indochinese Peninsula off the coast of south Vietnam.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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