Finlayson's Squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus finlaysonii (Finlayson's Squirrel)
About the Finlayson's Squirrel
Finlayson's squirrel or the variable squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has numerous subspecies that vary greatly in appearance and it occurs in a wide range of wooded habitats, including gardens and parks in cities like Bangkok. It was named in honour of the Scottish naturalist and traveller George Finlayson.
The Finlayson's squirrel has a head-and-body length of about 21–22 cm (8.3–8.7 in) and its tail is about 22–24 cm (8.7–9.4 in) long. There are currently 16 recognised subspecies. Additional subspecies are sometimes recognised. For example, some authorities recognise C. f. floweri, while others consider it a synonym of C. f. bocourti (as done in the following colour description). The subspecific name of C. f. boonsongi commemorates Thai zoologist and conservationist Boonsong Lekagul.
The pelage colour in this species is extremely variable and the subspecies are often defined by this feature. For example, C. f. finlaysonii (nominate) is overall whitish, C. f. albivexilli, C. f. boonsongi, C. f. germaini and C. f. nox are overall blackish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Finlayson's Squirrel in Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Finlayson's Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Finlayson's Squirrel sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 115 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Finlayson's Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Finlayson's Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.