Cambodian Striped Squirrel
Tamiops rodolphii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusTamiops (Asian Striped Squirrels)
- SpeciesTamiops rodolphii (Cambodian Striped Squirrel)
About the Cambodian Striped Squirrel
The Cambodian striped squirrel (Tamiops rodolphii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in eastern Thailand, Cambodia, southern Laos, and southern Vietnam. Males and females look almost the same. They have the same body size, fur color, and stripe patterns. Therefore, one cannot easily tell between males and females just by looking at them. This also means that there is no sexual dimorphism. Additionally, compared to other squirrel species, the Cambodian squirrel does not significantly change colors during different seasons. This means the Cambodian striped squirrel will have short light brown fur throughout the seasons with black and light stripes covering their back and heads.
The Cambodian Striped Squirrel inhabits tropical forests, shrublands, and rural gardens. They are usually found in the understory and lower canopy of the forests. While their elevation range has not been reported, its closely related species, Tamiops macclellandi, has been found 1,500 meters above sea level.
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Recent sightings of Cambodian Striped Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cambodian Striped Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Cambodian Striped Squirrel sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 53 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cambodian Striped Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Cambodian Striped Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.