Dremomys rufigenis
The Asian Red-cheeked Squirrel is native to Southeast Asia and southern China.
Its range includes:
The species is widely distributed across mainland Southeast Asia and nearby mountainous regions.
Asian Red-cheeked Squirrels inhabit tropical and subtropical forest environments.
Typical habitats include:
They are most commonly found in dense forests with well-developed tree canopies.
Related tree squirrels help break up the reference while showing how habitat, body form and movement can vary across the broader group.
Asian Red-cheeked Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also occasionally use tree cavities for shelter.
The reddish coloration on the cheeks gives the species its common name.
These are related tree squirrels, not photographs of Asian Red-cheeked Squirrel. Use them as visual context for locomotion, posture, feeding and environmental use.
Asian Red-cheeked Squirrels are diurnal and mostly arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers adapted to forest environments.
Asian Red-cheeked Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding habits help contribute to seed dispersal in forest ecosystems.
Squirrels in the same broad group can look and live very differently. These credited references provide comparison without changing the facts for Asian Red-cheeked Squirrel.
Young squirrels are raised in tree nests made from leaves and twigs.
Unknown
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Asian Red-cheeked Squirrel is widespread across its range and currently faces no major threats.
