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Plantain Squirrel

Callosciurus notatus

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The plantain squirrel (Callosciurus notatus), also called the Oriental or Tricoloured Squirrel, is the most commonly seen squirrel in Singapore. Brown with a red belly and a black stripe on each side, it grows to from 15 to 22cm. It is also found all over the Malaysian peninsula, Thailand, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Bali, Lombok, and numerous small islands.

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PublishedDecember 27, 2011

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