Natuna Squirrel

Sundasciurus natunensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Natuna squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Natuna Islands of Indonesia. This species first described by Oldfield Thomas in 1895 in a paper titled "Revised determinations of three of the Natuna rodents", where he described it as a subspecies of Sundasciurus lowii. It was recognized as a distinct species in 2020.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the Natuna Islands of Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Natuna Islands of Indonesia.

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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