Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 842
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Prevost's squirrel or Asian tri-coloured squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii) is a colourful species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and nearby smaller islands, with an introduced population in northern Sulawesi. Although the Prevost's squirrel is declining in some regions because of habitat loss and hunting, the species is not considered threatened since it generally remains common and widespread. It can live in somewhat disturbed habitats and often visits plantations or gardens. It mostly feeds on plant material, especially fruits, but also takes insects.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Prevost's squirrel”.