Horsfield's Treeshrew
Tupaia javanica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderScandentia (Treeshrews)
- FamilyTupaiidae (Treeshrews)
- GenusTupaia
- SpeciesTupaia javanica (Horsfield's Treeshrew)
About the Horsfield's Treeshrew
Horsfield's treeshrew (Tupaia javanica), also called Javan treeshrew, is a treeshrew species within the Tupaiidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Bali, Java and Nias where it inhabits foremost primary forest.
It was first described by Thomas Horsfield in 1822. Several subspecies have been proposed based on variation in colouration; however, colour is an unreliable distinguishing character. There are many variations of papillae on the surface of the Horsfield's treeshrew's tongue, which depend on the food it eats as well as the pattern and function of its tongue. The Horsfield's treeshrew has a unique skull shape that better suits its environment and differs from other treeshrew species.
The Horsfield's treeshrew eats fruits and insects while mostly consuming arthropods. It spreads plants seeds and controls insects, and therefore plays a significant role in the ecosystem; it has a special ability to adapt to agroforestry systems.
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Recent sightings of Horsfield's Treeshrew in Bali Barat National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Horsfield's Treeshrew in Bali Barat National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Horsfield's Treeshrew sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Horsfield's Treeshrew in Bali Barat National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Horsfield's Treeshrew in Bali Barat National Park in our monthly data.