Père David's Rock Squirrel
Sciurotamias davidianus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSciurotamias (Chinese Rock Squirrels)
- SpeciesSciurotamias davidianus (Père David's Rock Squirrel)
About the Père David's Rock Squirrel
The Père David's rock squirrel (Sciurotamias davidianus), also known as the Chinese rock squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to China, where it is found widely in rocky habitats in the eastern and central parts of the country. This largely terrestrial squirrel is overall dull olive-grey with paler underparts, a distinct pale eye-ring and a dark patch on the cheeks. It has sometimes been confused with the rather different –but in colour very variable– Pallas's squirrel; an introduced population in Belgium was first mistakenly identified as Père David's rock squirrel. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Père David's Rock Squirrel in Jiuzhaigou 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 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Père David's Rock Squirrel in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Père David's Rock Squirrel sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Père David's Rock Squirrel in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Père David's Rock Squirrel in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.