Finlayson's Squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 2,804
- Most observed in
- 🇹🇭 Thailand
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Finlayson's squirrel or the variable squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has numerous subspecies that vary greatly in appearance and it occurs in a wide range of wooded habitats, including gardens and parks in cities like Bangkok. It was named in honour of the Scottish naturalist and traveller George Finlayson.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Finlayson's squirrel”.