Least Pygmy Squirrel
Exilisciurus exilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusExilisciurus (Asian Pygmy Squirrels)
- SpeciesExilisciurus exilis (Least Pygmy Squirrel)
About the Least Pygmy Squirrel
The least pygmy squirrel (Exilisciurus exilis), also known as the plain pygmy squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. This plain olive-brown squirrel is endemic to forests, mostly below an altitude of 750 m (2,500 ft) but locally significantly higher, on the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo, Sumatra and Banggi. Together with the African pygmy squirrel, the least pygmy squirrel is the smallest squirrel in the world, having a total length of 10–14 cm (3.9–5.5 in) and a weight of 12–26 g (0.42–0.92 oz). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Least Pygmy 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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Least Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Least Pygmy Squirrel sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Least Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Least Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.