Low's Squirrel
Sundasciurus lowii
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusSundasciurus (Sunda Tree Squirrels)
- SpeciesSundasciurus lowii (Low's Squirrel)
About the Low's Squirrel
Low's squirrel (Sundasciurus lowii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Borneo and nearby islets (Indonesia and Malaysia). Its former subspecies S. l. robinsoni from Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula and S. l. natunensis from the Natuna islands have recently been given species status. 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
Least Pygmy Squirrel
Exilisciurus exilis
Black Flying Squirrel
Aeromys tephromelas
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 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Low's Squirrel in Sepilok?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Low's Squirrel sighting in Sepilok, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Low's Squirrel in Sepilok?
December has the highest sighting rate for Low's Squirrel in Sepilok in our monthly data.