The shrew-faced squirrel (Rhinosciurus laticaudatus), also called the long-nosed squirrel, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae and the only species in the genus Rhinosciurus. It lives in forests in Peninsular Malaysia, possibly adjacent southern Thailand, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. This peculiar terrestrial squirrel feeds mainly on insects and earthworms. In appearance it closely resembles a Tupaia treeshrew, but it can be recognised by its shorter gape and its shorter, more bushy tail.
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It is found in forests in Peninsular Malaysia (possibly also in adjacent southern Thailand), Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Shrew-faced squirrel (Wikipedia)RangeQuote, Range
It is found in forests in Peninsular Malaysia (possibly also in adjacent southern Thailand), Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.
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1. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Rhinosciurus laticaudatus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyConservation Status, IUCN Red List
Near Threatened
Food Habits
it is one of only a few species of squirrels that is mainly insectivorous
Habitat Regions
terrestrial
Conservation Status, CITES
No special status
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Range
It is found in forests in Peninsular Malaysia (possibly also in adjacent southern Thailand), Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.
In Group: Rodents And Lagomorphs, Lead
is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae
Child Taxon Of: Rhinosciurus, Lead, genus
The shrew-faced squirrel (Rhinosciurus laticaudatus)
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