Black Giant Squirrel

Ratufa bicolor

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The black giant squirrel or Malayan giant squirrel is a large tree squirrel in the genus Ratufa native to the Indomalayan zootope. It is found in forests from northern Bangladesh, northeast India, eastern Nepal, Bhutan, southern China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, West Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and western Indonesia.

Fun Fact

The black giant squirrel is one of the largest species of squirrel in the world.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range includes a variety of bioregions that all share the commonality of being forested.

Diet

Feed on the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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