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)
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.
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Recent sightings of Slender Squirrel in Khao Luang 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 | 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Slender Squirrel in Khao Luang National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Slender Squirrel sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Slender Squirrel in Khao Luang National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Slender Squirrel in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.