Prevost's squirrel

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Prevost's squirrel

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Callosciurus prevostii

The Prevost's squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Prevost's squirrel

Basic Facts: Callosciurus prevostii is found in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many small islands of the East (Full text)

Callosciurus prevosti Also known as the tricolored squirrel, the prevost's squirrel is strikingly colored, with black, white, and reddish-brown bands down the length of the animal. (Full text)

Currently Prevost's squirrels are not threatened. (Full text)

Prevost's squirrel is also known as the Tri-colored, Ornamental, or Beautiful squirrel. (Full text)

Prevost’s SquirrelWith its black, tan, and white coat, the Prevost’s Squirrel is the most colorful of the world’s squirrels. (Full text)

Social Structure Prevost's squirrels are solitary. (Full text)

DISTRIBUTION: Prevost's squirrel is from south-east Asia. (Full text)

Prevost's squirrels are tree squirrels and are therefore excellent at climbing and jumping. (Full text)

Callosciurus prevostii is an arboreal squirrel found on the Sunda shelf in South East Asia. (Full text)

INTRODUCTION Callosciurus prevostii is an arboreal squirrel found throughout the Sunda shelf, with a range from the Isthmus of Kra in the north to the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi, as well as several smaller islands in (Full text)