Sulawesi Giant Squirrel
Rubrisciurus rubriventer
About the Sulawesi Giant Squirrel
The red-bellied squirrel (Rubrisciurus rubriventer) is a species of squirrel. Until recently, it was described as a species in the genus Callosciurus, but since the 1990s it is generally placed in its own genus Rubrisciurus. It is endemic on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where it is widespread. It has also been found on Sangir Island to the north of Sulawesi. With a length of 25 cm (head and body), it is rather large for a squirrel....
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sulawesi Giant Squirrel?
The scientific name of the Sulawesi Giant Squirrel is Rubrisciurus rubriventer.
How many Sulawesi Giant Squirrel sightings have been recorded?
8 observations of the Sulawesi Giant Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
