Black-eared Squirrel
Nannosciurus melanotis
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 61
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The black-eared squirrel (Nannosciurus melanotis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is monotypic within the genus Nannosciurus. This tiny squirrel is found in forests in Borneo, Sumatra and Java. Except for its striking whitish and black facial markings, the black-eared squirrel resembles the least pygmy squirrel.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Black-eared squirrel”.