Black-eared Squirrel
Nannosciurus melanotis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusNannosciurus (Black-eared Squirrels)
- SpeciesNannosciurus melanotis (Black-eared Squirrel)
About the Black-eared Squirrel
The black-eared squirrel (Nannosciurus melanotis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is monotypic within the genus Nannosciurus. This tiny squirrel is found in forests in Borneo, Sumatra and Java. Except for its striking whitish and black facial markings, the black-eared squirrel resembles the least pygmy squirrel. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Tanjung Puting National Park
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 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-eared Squirrel in Tanjung Puting National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-eared Squirrel sighting in Tanjung Puting National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-eared Squirrel in Tanjung Puting National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Black-eared Squirrel in Tanjung Puting National Park in our monthly data.