Hyosciurus ileile
The Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel is native to Indonesia.
Its range includes:
The species is endemic to Sulawesi, meaning it naturally occurs only on that island and its surrounding islands.
Lowland Long-nosed Squirrels inhabit tropical lowland forests.
Typical habitats include:
They are usually found in dense forest environments with thick vegetation and abundant trees.
Related tree squirrels help break up the reference while showing how habitat, body form and movement can vary across the broader group.
Lowland Long-nosed Squirrels typically nest in tree cavities or hidden forest shelters.
Typical nest characteristics include:
Their nests are often well concealed within forest vegetation.
The species is named for its elongated snout, which distinguishes it from most other squirrels.
These are related tree squirrels, not photographs of Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel. Use them as visual context for locomotion, posture, feeding and environmental use.
Lowland Long-nosed Squirrels are diurnal and primarily arboreal, though they may also forage on the ground.
Typical behaviors include:
Their long snout helps them probe into crevices and bark while searching for insects.
Lowland Long-nosed Squirrels are omnivorous, with a strong preference for insects.
Common foods include:
They are known for probing tree bark and crevices for invertebrates.
Squirrels in the same broad group can look and live very differently. These credited references provide comparison without changing the facts for Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel.
Young squirrels are raised in tree cavities or concealed nests within vegetation.
Unknown
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel remains relatively widespread within Sulawesi’s forest habitats and is not currently considered threatened.
