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Lowland Slender Squirrel

Sundasciurus tenuis

Taxonomy

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

About

The slender squirrel (Sundasciurus tenuis) is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is arboreal and found in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The body is brown on the upper parts and light grey on the underparts. The body measures about 13–16 cm, with a slightly shorter slender tail. It feeds on soft bark, fruits and insects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lowland Slender Squirrel?
The scientific name of Lowland Slender Squirrel is Sundasciurus tenuis.
What is the conservation status of Lowland Slender Squirrel?
The Lowland Slender Squirrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Lowland Slender Squirrel belong to?
Lowland Slender Squirrel belongs to the genus Sundasciurus.