Callosciurus finlaysonii finlaysonii

(Horsfield, 1823)

Vernacular names
English : Finlayson’s squirrel
French : Ecureuil de Finlayson

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Rodentia
Family : Sciuridae
Notes : 15 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow to a body length of 21 cm, tail length of 22 cm and weight up to 278 g. Bushy tail. Very variable species. Nominate subspecies is entirely white with darker area on nose, black eyes and yellow tinge on back.

Range and habitat
This subspecies is endemic to Koh Sichang island off Thailand. Species found in South East Asia, from central Myanmar to Thailand and south Vietnam. Lives in dense and open lowland forests, plantations and shrubby areas.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a large range and remains at least locally common. No known threats faced now. Some insular species could be vulnerable.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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