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Three-striped Palm Squirrel

Funambulus palmarum

Taxonomy

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

About

The Indian palm squirrel or three-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found naturally in India (south of the Vindhyas) and Sri Lanka. In the late 19th century, the palm squirrel was introduced to Madagascar, Réunion, Mayotte, Comoro Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles and Australia, where it has since become a minor pest. The closely related five-striped palm squirrel, F. pennantii, is found in northern India, and its range partly overlaps...

Frequently Asked Questions

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