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Pallas's squirrel

Callosciurus erythraeus

A medium-sized tree squirrel native to East and Southeast Asia, characterized by distinctive reddish-orange fur and arboreal lifestyle.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Primarily inhabits subtropical and temperate forests across China, Taiwan, northern Vietnam, and parts of the Himalayan region, ranging from 300 to 2,500 meters elevation.

Ecological Role

Important seed disperser in forest ecosystems, contributing to forest regeneration and maintaining plant biodiversity through foraging and caching behaviors.

Morphology

SKIN COAT Dense fur with reddish-orange base coloration, often with variable white or dark markings. Thick, bushy tail used for balance and thermoregulation.
LIMBS WINGS Strong, flexible limbs with sharp curved claws enabling efficient tree climbing and branch-to-branch movement. Hind limbs significantly longer than forelimbs.
HEAD SENSORY Large, rounded ears, prominent eyes with excellent depth perception, sensitive whiskers for spatial navigation in complex forest environments.
BODY STRUCTURE Body length 20-25 cm, tail length 15-20 cm, weight 250-350 grams. Slender, agile body adapted for climbing and jumping between tree branches.

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: laiet17

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