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Black-striped Squirrel (Callosciurus nigrovittatus)

Black-striped Squirrel

Callosciurus nigrovittatus

About the Black-striped Squirrel

The black-striped squirrel (Callosciurus nigrovittatus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found throughout Java, Sumatra, southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, and numerous small islands. This taxon consists of four subspecies: C. n. nigrovittatus, C. n. bilimitatus, C. n. bocki, and C. n. klossi. It is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Black-striped Squirrel?

The scientific name of the Black-striped Squirrel is Callosciurus nigrovittatus.

How many Black-striped Squirrel sightings have been recorded?

327 observations of the Black-striped Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.

327 observations on iNaturalist
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