Sundasciurus tahan (Bonhote, 1908)
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Sundasciurus tahan |
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Upland Squirrel
Sundasciurus tahan View in CoL
French: Ecureuil du Tahan / German: Tahan-Hérnchen / Spanish: Ardilla de tierras altas
Taxonomy. Sciurus tahan Bonhote, 1908 ,
“Gunong Tahan,”
(Malaysia).
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. Mt Tahan and other peaks in Peninsular Malaysia. View Figure
Descriptive notes. Head-body 155 mm, tail 104 mm. No specific data are available for body weight. Dorsum of the Upland Squirrel is speckled brownish with whitetipped guard hairs, venter is gray, and tail is annulated. The Upland Squirrel is similar to the Slender Squirrel (S. tenuis), but is darker and larger.
Habitat. Montane and lower montane forests.
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 Upland Squirrel is diurnal.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. The Upland Squirrel is not yet assessed as a distinct species on The IUCN Red Lust.
Bibliography. den Tex et al. (2010), Thorington et al. (2012).
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