Tufted Pygmy Squirrel
Exilisciurus whiteheadi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusExilisciurus (Asian Pygmy Squirrels)
- SpeciesExilisciurus whiteheadi (Tufted Pygmy Squirrel)
About the Tufted Pygmy Squirrel
The tufted pygmy squirrel (Exilisciurus whiteheadi) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to highland forest in Borneo, where it can be found foraging on tree trunks. The common name of this tiny squirrel refers to its distinctive ear-tufts. It is omnivorous, with its diet consisting of a mix of insects, primarily ants, flakes of tree bark, mosses, and fruit and vegetable matter.
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 Tufted 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tufted Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Tufted Pygmy Squirrel sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 65 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tufted Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Tufted Pygmy Squirrel in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.