Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus nigrovittatus (Black-striped Squirrel)
About the Black-striped Squirrel
The black-striped squirrel (Callosciurus nigrovittatus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found throughout Java, Sumatra, southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, and numerous small islands. This taxon consists of four subspecies: C. n. nigrovittatus, C. n. bilimitatus, C. n. bocki, and C. n. klossi. It is listed as "least concern" by the IUCN. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-striped Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat 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 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-striped Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-striped Squirrel sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-striped Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Black-striped Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.