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Rhinosciurus laticaudatus (Müller, 1840)
| Family Name: | Sciuridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Shrew-faced Ground Squirrel |
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Description
| Description | Upperparts dark brown without stripes. Underparts whtie or buff. Tail short and bushy. Muzzle is pointed. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This solitary, animal inhabits tall secondary and primary forest. It is active mainly on the ground, searching for insects and earthworms. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In the early part of the last century, this squirrel was common in the Changi jungle. Recently recorded only in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in 1985, 1989, 2004 and 2007. This species is found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | The reason behind the decline in the Singapore population is not known. |
| Conservation Notes | Continue habitat protection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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