Whitish Dwarf Squirrel
Prosciurillus leucomus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusProsciurillus (Sulawesi Dwarf Squirrels)
- SpeciesProsciurillus leucomus (Whitish Dwarf Squirrel)
About the Whitish Dwarf Squirrel
The whitish dwarf squirrel (Prosciurillus leucomus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on Sulawesi, Buton Island, Muna Island, Kabeana Island, and adjacent islands to the southeast of Sulawesi. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Tangkoko Nature Reserve
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 | Tangkoko Nature Reserve | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Whitish Dwarf Squirrel in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Whitish Dwarf Squirrel sighting in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Whitish Dwarf Squirrel in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Whitish Dwarf Squirrel in Tangkoko Nature Reserve in our monthly data.