Horse-tailed Squirrel (Sundasciurus hippurus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Horse-tailed Squirrel

Sundasciurus hippurus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The horse-tailed squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found throughout the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, as well as the southern half of the Malay Peninsula, which includes the entire nations of Brunei and Malaysia, as well as some areas of Indonesia and Thailand. There was a mention of this squirrel being found in Vietnam in 1831, but subsequent descriptions of this squirrel's range have not included that nation.

Fun Fact

The horse-tailed squirrel is the most colorful and largest of the Sundasciurus tree squirrels.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

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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