Least Pygmy Squirrel
Exilisciurus exilis
- 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 →
Closest Relatives at Sepilok
Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
Red Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista petaurista
Pale Giant Squirrel
Ratufa affinis
Plantain Squirrel
Callosciurus notatus
Black Flying Squirrel
Aeromys tephromelas
Low's Squirrel
Sundasciurus lowii
Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi
Thomas's Flying Squirrel
Aeromys thomasi
Hose's Pygmy Flying Squirrel
Petaurillus hosei
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
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 Sepilok?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Least Pygmy Squirrel sighting in Sepilok, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Least Pygmy Squirrel in Sepilok?
September has the highest sighting rate for Least Pygmy Squirrel in Sepilok in our monthly data.