Pallas’s Squirrel

Other name: Red-bellied Squirrel, Indochinese Red-bellied Squirrel
Chinese name: 赤腹松鼠
Family: 松鼠科 Sciuridae
Scientific name: Callosciurus erythraeus
Conservation status: 無危 LC
Habitat: Forests and Parks

Description:
This is a tree squirrel species native to Southeast Asia, including parts of China, India, and Myanmar. It has a medium-sized body, bushy tail, and distinctive reddish-brown or orange underparts, with gray or brown fur on its back. This species is highly adaptable and inhabits forests, plantations, and urban areas. It is diurnal and primarily herbivorous, feeding on fruits, nuts, seeds, and occasionally insects. Pallas’s squirrel is known for its agility and arboreal lifestyle.

Reference:
IUCN. (2023). Callosciurus erythraeus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org

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