Callosciurus adamsi (Kloss, 1921)
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Callosciurus adamsi |
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Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi View in CoL
French: Ecureuil a oreilles tachetées / German: Ohrfleckschénhérnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de orejas moteadas
Taxonomy. Sciurus adamsi Kloss, 1921 ,
“Long Mujan, 150 mi. [24] km] up Baram
River, Baram, Sarawak, 700-900 ft. [213-274 m],” (Malaysia). This species is monotypic.
Distribution. N & W Borneo, in Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysia) and Brunei.
Descriptive notes. Head-body 150-170 mm, tail 140-160 mm; weight 134— 150 g. The Ear-spot Squirrel has dull red underparts where hairs are gray with reddish tips, a lateral white stripe with a dark stripe above it, and a buffy patch behind each ear that distinguishes it from the slightly larger Plantain Squirrel (C. notatus).
Habitat. Small trees in dipterocarp forests, mainly in lowlands but at elevations of up to ¢.900 m in Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak.
Food and Feeding. There is no information available for this species.
Breeding. There is no specific information available for this species, but one female Ear-spot Squirrel was recorded as carrying two embryos.
Activity patterns. There is no specific information available for this species, but, the Ear-spot Squirrel is diurnal.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Vulnerable on The[IUCNRed List. The Ear-spot Squirrel is particularly at risk due to habitat destruction because it inhabits lower elevations.
Bibliography. Duckworth & Meijaard (2008b), Hayssen et al. (1993), Payne & Francis (1985), Thorington et al. (2012).
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