Niobe Ground Squirrel
Lariscus niobe
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusLariscus (Asian Striped Ground Squirrels)
- SpeciesLariscus niobe (Niobe Ground Squirrel)
About the Niobe Ground Squirrel
The Niobe ground squirrel (Lariscus niobe) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the mountains of western Sumatra, and eastern Java, in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Thorington, R.W. Jr; Hoffman, R.S. (2005). "Family Sciuridae". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 754–818. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Niobe Ground 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Niobe Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Niobe Ground Squirrel sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Niobe Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Niobe Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.