The Asian red-cheeked squirrel, Dremomys rufigenis, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, the squirrel family. It is found in south-eastern Asia. The English Wikipedia article on it is a short stub that rests on the squirrel chapter of Mammal Species of the World by Thorington and Hoffman, published in 2005, so the entry records only what that article states: its identity as a rodent of the squirrel family, its genus Dremomys as given in its binomial name, and its broad range across south-eastern Asia. Habitat, diet, size, behaviour and conservation status are not stated there and are left open here until a fuller source supplies them.
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Classification
Population Trend ThreatsOther or No Known Threats 1 Relationship to People Conservation Status Activity Pattern Comparison
CITES Appendix Connections
Child Taxon Of
Dremomys, Taxa Source Asian red-cheeked squirrel (Wikipedia)
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Asian red-cheeked squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead, rangeQuote, Lead, range
It is found in south-eastern Asia.
Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web: Dremomys rufigenis (red-cheeked squirrel)
Animal Diversity WebConservation Status
this species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List
Conservation Status, population trend
The population of red-cheeked squirrels is currently stable
Behavior
Red-cheeked squirrels are diurnal.
Food Habits, fruit
Red-cheeked squirrels are both insectivorous and frugivorous
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
this species is heavily hunted in Lao PDR and in some neighboring countries.
Conservation Status, threats
No major threats are detected in this species in Southeast Asia.
Conservation Status, CITES
CITES No special status
Lifespan/Longevity
The lifespan of red-cheeked squirrels is about four years.
View the Source Asian red-cheeked squirrel (Wikipedia)
Lead, range
It is found in south-eastern Asia.
In Group: Rodents And Lagomorphs, Lead
is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae
Child Taxon Of: Dremomys, Lead, genus
is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae
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