Pallas's Squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus erythraeus (Pallas's Squirrel)
About the Pallas's Squirrel
Pallas's squirrel (Callosciurus erythraeus), also known as the red-bellied tree squirrel, is a species of squirrel native to China, Taiwan, India, Bhutan, and Southeast Asia. Pallas's squirrel is a medium-sized tree squirrel, with a head-body length of 16 to 28 cm (6.3 to 11.0 in), and a tail 11 to 26 cm (4.3 to 10.2 in) in length. Both sexes are of similar size and appearance, and weigh between 310 and 460 g (11 and 16 oz). The colour of the pelt varies considerably between the many different subspecies, but is generally brownish on the upper body with a more reddish tint on the belly, and often with some black on the tail. The precise pattern and shades of the fur are often used to distinguish subspecies from one another, but make it difficult to distinguish the species as a whole from other, similarly variable, tree squirrel species.
Over 30 subspecies have been identified, although not all are recognised by all authorities: Pallas's squirrel is found throughout much of southeastern Asia, including far eastern India, Bhutan, northern and eastern Myanmar, Vietnam, parts of Cambodia and Laos, much of Thailand, northern... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pallas's Squirrel in Doi Inthanon 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 7 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 10 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pallas's Squirrel in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pallas's Squirrel sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pallas's Squirrel in Doi Inthanon National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Pallas's Squirrel in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.