Sundasciurus samarensis (Steere, 1890)
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/064D0660-FFDD-ED20-FA69-FD75F769F000 |
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Diego |
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Sundasciurus samarensis |
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Samar Squirrel
Sundasciurus samarensis View in CoL
French: Ecureuil de Samar / German: SamarHdrnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de Samar
Taxonomy. Sciurus samarensis Steere, 1890 ,
“Samar and Leyte,”
Philippines.
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. EC Philippines, in Samar and Leyte Is. View Figure
Descriptive notes. Head-body mean 191 mm (males) and 185 mm (females), tail mean 161 mm (males) and 158 mm (females); weight mean 243 g (males) and 222 g (females). Dorsum of the Samar Squirrel and tail are dark gray, venter and lower surface of limbs are ashy, and upper surface of feet is dark gray. The Samar Squirrel is similar to the Minandao Squirrel (S. mindanensis), but larger, with nose, thighs, and eye area same color as dorsalfur.
Habitat. Primary and secondary lowland and montane forests, upland agricultural lands and very disturbed areas. The Samar Squirrel can adapt to a variety of habitats.
Food and Feeding. There is no information available for this species.
Breeding. There is no information available for this species.
Activity patterns. There is no specific information available for this species, but the Samar Squirrelis diurnal.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. The Samar Squirrel is considered an agricultural pest in some places, damaging corn and sweet potato crops. Major threats are not known, but it is illegally traded as a pet and hunted for local consumption.
Bibliography. Chiozza (2008h), Rickart et al. (1993), Thorington et al. (2012).
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