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Black Giant Squirrel

Ratufa bicolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Ratufa

About

The black giant squirrel or Malayan giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is a large tree squirrel in the genus Ratufa native to the Indomalayan zootope. It is found in forests from northern Bangladesh, northeast India, eastern Nepal, Bhutan, southern China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and western Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Giant Squirrel?
The scientific name of Black Giant Squirrel is Ratufa bicolor.
What is the conservation status of Black Giant Squirrel?
The Black Giant Squirrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Black Giant Squirrel belong to?
Black Giant Squirrel belongs to the genus Ratufa.