Sumatran Mountain Squirrel
Sundasciurus altitudinis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSundasciurus (Sunda Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSundasciurus altitudinis (Sumatran Mountain Squirrel)
About the Sumatran Mountain Squirrel
The Sumatran mountain squirrel (Sundasciurus altitudinis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. Its skull reaches sizes between 41–43 mm (1.6–1.7 in), overlapping with that of the Palawan montane squirrel. It was originally described as a subspecies of Sundasciurus tenuis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sumatran Mountain 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 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sumatran Mountain Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Sumatran Mountain Squirrel sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sumatran Mountain Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Sumatran Mountain Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.