Rhinosciurus is a monotypic genus containing the single species Rhinosciurus laticaudatus, the shrew-faced or long-nosed squirrel, found in forests of Peninsular Malaysia, possibly adjacent southern Thailand, Singapore, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a terrestrial squirrel that feeds mainly on insects and earthworms, resembling a treeshrew in appearance but distinguished by its shorter gape and shorter, bushier tail; it is considered Near Threatened.
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ12266531, descriptionView the Source 2. Rhinosciurus (Wikipedia)
Introduction
The shrew-faced squirrel (Rhinosciurus laticaudatus), also known as the long-nosed squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.
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View the Source3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Rhinosciurus
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Wikidata: Rhinosciurus
Wikidata Q1762287, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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