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Plantain Squirrel

Callosciurus notatus

Classification

Family
Sciuridae

The plantain squirrel, oriental squirrel or tricoloured squirrel (Callosciurus notatus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in a wide range of habitats: forests, mangroves, parks, gardens, and agricultural areas. Fruit farmers consider them to be pests. Description Its body is about 20–30 cm (8–12 in) long with a similar-sized tail.

Distribution

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