Slender Squirrel
Sundasciurus tenuis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSundasciurus (Sunda Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSundasciurus tenuis (Slender Squirrel)
3 Verified sightings at Kerinci Seblat National Park From 2019 to 2026
27 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Slender Squirrel
The slender squirrel (Sundasciurus tenuis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is arboreal and found in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The body is brown on the upper parts and light grey on the underparts. The body measures about 13–16 cm, with a slightly shorter slender tail. It feeds on soft bark, fruits and insects.
Ecology Asia photos and description Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slender Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |