Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Asia (Japan, Singapore) and Europe (5 countries).
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Callosciurus
Species
Callosciurus finlaysonii
(Finlayson's squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
French
Ecureuil de finlayson
German
Finlayson-Schönhörnchen
Similar Species in Callosciurus
Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Least Concern
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
Least Concern
Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi
Near Threatened
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five-striped squirrel
Callosciurus quinquestriatus
Least Concern
Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
Least Concern
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Least Concern
Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
Least Concern
Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Finlayson's squirrel?
The scientific name of Finlayson's squirrel is Callosciurus finlaysonii. It belongs to the genus Callosciurus.
What is the conservation status of Finlayson's squirrel?
Finlayson's squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Finlayson's squirrel live?
Finlayson's squirrel is found in Found across Asia (Japan, Singapore) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Norway, Singapore, Sweden.
What family does Finlayson's squirrel belong to?
Finlayson's squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) belongs to the genus Callosciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Finlayson's squirrel endangered?
No, Finlayson's squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Finlayson's squirrel belong to?
Finlayson's squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Finlayson's squirrel?
The closest relatives of Finlayson's squirrel in the genus Callosciurus include Black-striped Squirrel, Borneo Black-banded Squirrel, Ear-spot Squirrel, five-striped squirrel, Gray-bellied Squirrel.
Genus Callosciurus — 13 Species
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Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi
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LC
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Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
five-striped squirrel
Callosciurus quinquestriatus
Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
Mentawai Squirrel
Callosciurus melanogaster
Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Phayre's Squirrel
Callosciurus phayrei
Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
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