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Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel (Prosciurillus rosenbergii)

Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel

Prosciurillus rosenbergii

About the Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel

The Sanghir squirrel (Prosciurillus rosenbergii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the presently-dormant volcanic Sangir Island, which is one of the Sangir Islands in Indonesia, located just north of the equator in the Celebes Sea, between the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel?

The scientific name of the Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel is Prosciurillus rosenbergii.

How many Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel sightings have been recorded?

24 observations of the Sangihe Dwarf Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.

24 observations on iNaturalist
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