Three-striped Ground Squirrel
Lariscus insignis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusLariscus (Asian Striped Ground Squirrels)
- SpeciesLariscus insignis (Three-striped Ground Squirrel)
About the Three-striped Ground Squirrel
The three-striped ground squirrel (Lariscus insignis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Thorington, R. W. Jr. and R. S. Hoffman. 2005. Family Sciuridae. Pp. 754–818 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Three-striped 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 | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Three-striped Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Three-striped Ground Squirrel sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Three-striped Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Three-striped Ground Squirrel in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.