NATIVE RANGE
Where it is found
The Celebes Dwarf Squirrel is native to Indonesia.
Its range includes:
The species is endemic to Sulawesi, meaning it naturally occurs nowhere else in the world.
Sulawesi (Celebes)
Nearby surrounding islands
TREE SQUIRRELS · SPECIES PROFILE
Celebes Dwarf Squirrel
Prosciurillus murinus
Least Concern
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Body length12–16 cm (5–6 in)
Tail length12–16 cm (5–6 in)
Weight~70–120 g
Fur colorBrown to grayish-brown
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~35–40 days
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Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilySciuridae
GenusProsciurillus
SpeciesProsciurillus murinus
HABITAT
Where it lives
Celebes Dwarf Squirrels inhabit tropical forest ecosystems.
Typical habitats include:
They are often found in dense vegetation and lower forest canopy levels.
Lowland tropical rainforests
Secondary forests
Forest edges
Woodland areas
RANGE & HABITAT CONTEXT
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Nest & Shelter
Celebes Dwarf Squirrels build small nests in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use tree cavities for shelter.
Constructed from leaves, moss, grass, and plant fibers
Located in tree forks or dense foliage
Positioned within understory or lower canopy
Used for resting and raising young
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Physical Profile
Body length12–16 cm (5–6 in)
Tail length12–16 cm (5–6 in)
Weight~70–120 g
Fur colorBrown to grayish-brown
BellyPale gray or cream
Distinct featureSmall size typical of dwarf squirrels
TailModerately bushy
The Celebes Dwarf Squirrel is a small-bodied squirrel adapted to dense tropical forests.
BEHAVIOR & FORAGING CONTEXT
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BEHAVIOR
How it behaves
Celebes Dwarf Squirrels are diurnal and arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers suited to dense forest vegetation.
Moving quickly through tree branches and vines
Foraging within forest canopy and understory
Living solitary or in pairs
Remaining well concealed within foliage
DIET
What it eats
Celebes Dwarf Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding habits help contribute to seed dispersal within forest ecosystems.
Seeds
Fruits
Nuts
Tree bark
Fungi
Insects
GROUP DIVERSITY
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REPRODUCTION
Breeding & Young
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~35–40 days
Litter size2–3 young
Young squirrels are raised in small leaf nests hidden in tree branches.
LIFESPAN
Longevity
Unknown
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Conservation
STATUS Least Concern
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Celebes Dwarf Squirrel is relatively widespread across Sulawesi’s forest habitats and currently faces no major conservation threats.