Mentawai Squirrel
Callosciurus melanogaster
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="mentawai-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Callosciurus
Species
Callosciurus melanogaster
(Mentawai Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
German
Mentawai-Schönhörnchen
Similar Species in Callosciurus
Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Least Concern
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
Least Concern
Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
Least Concern
Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Not Evaluated
Phayre's Squirrel
Callosciurus phayrei
Least Concern
Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Least Concern
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Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
Not Evaluated
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mentawai Squirrel?
The scientific name of Mentawai Squirrel is Callosciurus melanogaster. It belongs to the genus Callosciurus.
What is the conservation status of Mentawai Squirrel?
Mentawai Squirrel (Callosciurus melanogaster) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mentawai Squirrel belong to?
Mentawai Squirrel (Callosciurus melanogaster) belongs to the genus Callosciurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Mentawai Squirrel endangered?
Yes, Mentawai Squirrel (Callosciurus melanogaster) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mentawai Squirrel belong to?
Mentawai Squirrel (Callosciurus melanogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mentawai Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Mentawai Squirrel in the genus Callosciurus include Black-striped Squirrel, Borneo Black-banded Squirrel, Irrawaddy Squirrel, Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel, Phayre's Squirrel.
Genus Callosciurus — 13 Species
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Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
Borneo Black-banded Squirrel
Callosciurus orestes
Irrawaddy Squirrel
Callosciurus pygerythrus
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VU
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Mentawai Squirrel
Callosciurus melanogaster
Pallas's squirrel, Red-bellied tree squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Phayre's Squirrel
Callosciurus phayrei
Finlayson's squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
Inornate Squirrel
Callosciurus inornatus
Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
Ear-spot Squirrel
Callosciurus adamsi
Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
five-striped squirrel
Callosciurus quinquestriatus
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