Plantain Squirrel

Callosciurus notatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The plantain squirrel, oriental squirrel or tricoloured squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in a wide range of habitats: forests, mangroves, parks, gardens, and agricultural areas. Fruit farmers consider them to be pests.

Fun Fact

Fruit farmers consider them to be pests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in a wide range of habitats: forests, mangroves, parks, gardens, and agricultural areas.

Diet

Eats insects and bird eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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