Tufted Pygmy Squirrel

Exilisciurus whiteheadi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The tufted pygmy squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to highland forest in Borneo, where it can be found foraging on tree trunks. The common name of this tiny squirrel refers to its distinctive ear-tufts. It is omnivorous, with its diet consisting of a mix of insects, primarily ants, flakes of tree bark, mosses, and fruit and vegetable matter.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to highland forest in Borneo, where it can be found foraging on tree trunks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to highland forest in Borneo, where it can be found foraging on tree trunks.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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