Indochinese Ground Squirrel
Menetes berdmorei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusMenetes
- SpeciesMenetes berdmorei (Indochinese Ground Squirrel)
About the Indochinese Ground Squirrel
Berdmore's ground squirrel, Indochinese ground squirrel, or Berdmore's squirrel (Menetes berdmorei) is a ground squirrel found in Southeast Asia, from the east of Myanmar and Yunnan (southern China) to Vietnam and Cambodia.
The squirrel has a grey-brown back and a white belly. Most striking are stripes on the side - on each side one beige and below a black stripe. The head is pointy, so this squirrel resembles a mouse or a treeshrew. Its length is 20 cm (7.9 in), not including the 15 cm (5.9 in) long tail.
As a ground squirrel, it is rarely found on trees, but spends most of the time in the thick underwoods of the rainforests. However, it is also found in fields or villages, especially in rice fields it is sometimes omnipresent. Despite it being quite common only very little is known about the life of this squirrel. Despite its name, it is not a close relative of the ground squirrels of the tribe Marmotini Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Indochinese Ground 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 | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Indochinese Ground Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Indochinese Ground Squirrel sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 55 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Indochinese Ground Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Indochinese Ground Squirrel in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.