Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus caniceps (Gray-bellied Squirrel)
About the Gray-bellied Squirrel
The grey-bellied squirrel (Callosciurus caniceps) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in forests, plantations and gardens in Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, southern Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan) and possibly western Laos. It has been introduced in the Ryukyu Islands in Japan. As suggested by its name, its belly is usually grey, though sometimes reddish on the sides. Depending on subspecies and season, the upperparts are grey, yellowish-olive or reddish.
Rudd (1965) gave the weights of 2 adult males trapped in Malaysia as follow : 247.7 and 251.5 g. Ecology Asia page with photos and description. Photo gallery showing some of the variations of the grey-bellied squirrel. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-bellied 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 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-bellied Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-bellied Squirrel sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-bellied Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Gray-bellied Squirrel in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.