Sundasciurus altitudinis (Robinson & Kloss, 1916)
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Sumatran Mountain Squirrel
Sundasciurus altitudinis View in CoL
French: Ecureuil de Sumatra / German: Sumatra-Berghdrnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de montana de Sumatra
Taxonomy. Sciurus tenuis altitudinis Robinson & Kloss, 1916 ,
“Sungei Kring, Korinichi Peak,” Indonesia.
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. W Sumatra (Mt Leuser and Mt Kerinci in the Barisan Mts).
Descriptive notes. Head-body 150 mm, tail 115 mm. No specific data are available for body weight. Dorsum of the Sumatran Mountain Squirrel is speckled brownish and venter is light gray. It is similar to the Slender Squirrel (S. tenuis), but has a lighter venter, more yellowish feet, and longer fur.
Habitat. Heavy jungle and all forest strata from low bushes to higher parts of canopy at elevations of ¢.488-2530 m.
Food and Feeding. The Sumatran Mountain Squirrel consumes curious acorn-like nuts that the local people call “giseng.” Breeding. There is no information available for this species.
Activity patterns. There is no information available for this species.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. The Sumatran Mountain Squirrel is not yet assessed as a distinct species on The IUCN Red List.
Bibliography. den Tex et al. (2010), Thorington et al. (2012).
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