Lesser Treeshrew
Tupaia minor
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 120
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The pygmy treeshrew (Tupaia minor) is a treeshrew species within the family Tupaiidae. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. The generic name is derived from the Malay word tupai meaning squirrel or small animals that resemble squirrels.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Pygmy treeshrew”.