Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Rodentia (hewan pengerat)

Family

Sciuridae (Squirrels)

Genus

Ratufa

Species

Ratufa macroura (Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel)

Names in Other Languages

French Écureuil Géant De Ceylan

Similar Species in Ratufa

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black giant squirrel

Ratufa bicolor

Near Threatened

Indian Giant Squirrel

Ratufa indica

Least Concern

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cream-coloured giant squirrel

Ratufa affinis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel?

The scientific name of Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel is Ratufa macroura. It belongs to the genus Ratufa.

What is the conservation status of Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel?

Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macroura) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel belong to?

Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macroura) belongs to the genus Ratufa, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.

What kingdom does Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel belong to?

Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macroura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel?

The closest relatives of Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel in the genus Ratufa include black giant squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel, cream-coloured giant squirrel.