Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus baluensis (Kinabalu Squirrel)
About the Kinabalu Squirrel
The Kinabalu squirrel (Callosciurus baluensis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to highland forest in East Malaysia. Its name is a reference to Mount Kinabalu, though it is not restricted to this mountain. Its tail and upperparts are grizzled blackish, the underparts are reddish-orange, and the flanks have a narrow buff stripe with a broader black stripe below.
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 Kinabalu 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 Kinabalu Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Kinabalu Squirrel sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Kinabalu Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Kinabalu Squirrel in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.