Maritime Striped Squirrel
Tamiops maritimus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusTamiops (Asian Striped Squirrels)
- SpeciesTamiops maritimus (Maritime Striped Squirrel)
About the Maritime Striped Squirrel
The maritime striped squirrel (Tamiops maritimus), also known as eastern striped squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in southern and eastern China (including Hainan), Taiwan, and Laos and Vietnam east of the Mekong River. It is diurnal, highly arboreal and feeds on fruits, seeds, insects; in addition its diet includes nectar of ginger (Alpinia kwangsiensis). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Maritime Striped Squirrel in Cuc Phuong 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 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Maritime Striped Squirrel in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Maritime Striped Squirrel sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Maritime Striped Squirrel in Cuc Phuong National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Maritime Striped Squirrel in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.