NATIVE RANGE
Where it is found
Low’s Squirrel is native to Southeast Asia.
Its range includes:
The species occurs across much of the Malay Peninsula and the Sunda Islands.
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo)
Brunei
TREE SQUIRRELS · SPECIES PROFILE
Low’s Squirrel
Sundasciurus lowii
Least Concern
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Body length18–22 cm (7–9 in)
Tail length16–20 cm (6–8 in)
Weight~200–300 g
Fur colorBrown to olive-brown
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~40–45 days
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Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilySciuridae
GenusSundasciurus
SpeciesSundasciurus lowii
HABITAT
Where it lives
Low’s Squirrels inhabit tropical forest environments.
Typical habitats include:
They are often found in lowland forest habitats with dense vegetation.
Lowland tropical rainforests
Secondary forests
Mangrove forests
Forest edges
Woodland areas
RANGE & HABITAT CONTEXT
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Nest & Shelter
Low’s Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also occasionally use natural tree cavities.
Constructed from twigs, leaves, bark fibers, and grass
Located in tree forks or dense branches
Positioned within the forest canopy
Used for resting and raising young
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Physical Profile
Body length18–22 cm (7–9 in)
Tail length16–20 cm (6–8 in)
Weight~200–300 g
Fur colorBrown to olive-brown
BellyPale gray or cream
Distinct featureDistinct pale stripe along the side
TailModerately bushy
Low’s Squirrel typically shows a light lateral stripe running along the body, which helps distinguish it from similar species.
BEHAVIOR & FORAGING CONTEXT
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BEHAVIOR
How it behaves
Low’s Squirrels are diurnal and arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers adapted to dense tropical forest environments.
Moving quickly through forest canopy and branches
Foraging among trees and dense vegetation
Living solitary or in pairs
Producing alarm calls when threatened
DIET
What it eats
Low’s Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding behavior contributes to seed dispersal within tropical forest ecosystems.
Fruits
Seeds
Nuts
Tree buds
Bark
Fungi
Insects
GROUP DIVERSITY
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REPRODUCTION
Breeding & Young
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~40–45 days
Litter size2–3 young
Young squirrels are raised in tree nests constructed from leaves and twigs.
LIFESPAN
Longevity
Unknown
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Conservation
STATUS Least Concern
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Low’s Squirrel remains widespread throughout its Southeast Asian range and is not currently considered threatened.