Irrawaddy Squirrel

Callosciurus pygerythrus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Irrawaddy squirrel or hoary-bellied Himalayan squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.

Fun Fact

Irrawaddy squirrels can live in several types of forests, including deciduous broad-leaved woodland, coniferous evergreen forests, mixed agricultural areas, and secondary growth forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in Myanmar live west of the Irrawaddy River.

Diet

Eat nuts, seeds, fruits, bark, lichen, and various types of vegetation, however, they may occasionally eat insects and small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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