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Five-striped Palm Squirrel

Funambulus pennantii

Taxonomy

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

About

The northern palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii) also called the five-striped palm squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. Some authorities recognise two subspecies, F. p. pennantii and F. p. argentescens. It is a semi-arboreal species found in tropical and subtropical dry deciduous forest and many other rural and urban habitats. It is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Five-striped Palm Squirrel?
The scientific name of Five-striped Palm Squirrel is Funambulus pennantii.
What is the conservation status of Five-striped Palm Squirrel?
The Five-striped Palm Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Five-striped Palm Squirrel belong to?
Five-striped Palm Squirrel belongs to the genus Funambulus.