Anomalurus pusillus Thomas 1887

Anomalurus pusillus Thomas 1887, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 5, 20: 440.

Type Locality: Dem. Rep. Congo, Monbuttu (Mangbetu) region, Bellima and Tingasi (= Niangara).

Vernacular Names: Dwarf Scaly-tailed Squirrel.

Synonyms: Anomalurus batesi de Winton 1897 .

Distribution: Liberia (Rosevear 1969:159), S Cameroon, Gabon, NE and E Dem. Rep. Congo, W Uganda (?).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Rosevear (1969:158) considered batesi a valid race, but not valid according to A. C. Schunke (in litt.).