Common Treeshrew

Tupaia glis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Scandentia · Tupaiidae

About

The common treeshrew is a small mammal in the treeshrew family Tupaiidae, and is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. It has been listed as Least Concern by IUCN as it remains common and displays some adaptability to ongoing habitat loss.

Fun Fact

Common treeshrews have one of the highest brain-to-body mass ratios of any mammal — higher than humans — and they are among the closest living relatives of primates, though they look like squirrels.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

2-3 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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