Mentawai Squirrel

Callosciurus melanogaster

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Mentawai squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is one of 20 or so species endemic to the Mentawai Islands off the west coast of Sumatra. There are three subspecies: C. m. melanogaster, C. m. mentawi, and C. m. atratus. This small isolated population is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN due to habitat loss.

Fun Fact

This small isolated population is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN due to habitat loss.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Mentawai Islands off the west coast of Sumatra.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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