Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel
Sundasciurus everetti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSundasciurus (Sunda Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSundasciurus everetti (Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel)
About the Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel
The Bornean mountain ground squirrel (Sundasciurus everetti) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Hawkins, M.T.R., Helgen, K.M., Maldonado, J.E., Rockwood, L.L., Tsuchiya, M.T.N., Leonard, J.A. 2016. Phylogeny, biogeography and systematic revision of plain long-nosed squirrels (genus Dremomys, Nannosciurinae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 94: 752-764
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 Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 95 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.