Black-eared Squirrel
Nannosciurus melanotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusNannosciurus (Black-eared Squirrels)
- SpeciesNannosciurus melanotis (Black-eared Squirrel)
1 Verified sightings at Kerinci Seblat National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Black-eared Squirrel
The black-eared squirrel (Nannosciurus melanotis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is monotypic within the genus Nannosciurus. This tiny squirrel is found in forests in Borneo, Sumatra and Java. Except for its striking whitish and black facial markings, the black-eared squirrel resembles the least pygmy squirrel. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-eared Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |