Slender Squirrel (Sundasciurus tenuis)

OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Sundasciurus ("Squirrel of the Sundas") tenuis ("thin" or "weak")

Adult Slender Squirrel (unknown subspecies) at Lower Pierce Reservoir, Singapore - February 2019

Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: 75g  /  Length: 25-30cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A small and common species of squirrel found in Singapore, and indeed, one of only two terrestrial mammals we saw on the entire trip.  Slender Squirrels have a more chipmunk type vibe to them than the other larger species I've photographed - and often appeared to live in small groups based around a single nest location such as the dense fronds of a palm type tree.

Related Species:
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Sundasciurus
SUBSPECIES: S. t. bancarus, S. t. modestus, S. t. parvus, S. t. procerus, S. t. tenuis.

 - Sighting Locations -

SINGAPORE - A common resident

 - CAMBODIA/SINGAPORE 2019 TRIP: Common around Lower Pierce Reservoir and surrounding area

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto