NATIVE RANGE
Where it is found
The Maritime Striped Squirrel is native to Southeast Asia.
Its range includes:
The species is distributed across mainland Southeast Asia, particularly in coastal and lowland regions.
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
TREE SQUIRRELS · SPECIES PROFILE
Maritime Striped Squirrel
Tamiops maritimus
Least Concern
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Body length13–16 cm (5–6 in)
Tail length10–14 cm (4–6 in)
Weight~100–150 g
Fur colorBrown to grayish-brown
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~35–40 days
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Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilySciuridae
GenusTamiops
SpeciesTamiops maritimus
HABITAT
Where it lives
Maritime Striped Squirrels inhabit tropical and subtropical forest environments.
Typical habitats include:
They are frequently found in low-elevation forests and wooded landscapes.
Lowland tropical forests
Secondary forests
Woodland areas
Forest edges
Agricultural areas with tree cover
RANGE & HABITAT CONTEXT
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Nest & Shelter
Maritime Striped Squirrels build nests in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use tree cavities or abandoned bird nests.
Constructed from leaves, twigs, grass, and plant fibers
Located in tree forks or dense branches
Sometimes built within bamboo thickets
Used for resting and raising young
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Physical Profile
Body length13–16 cm (5–6 in)
Tail length10–14 cm (4–6 in)
Weight~100–150 g
Fur colorBrown to grayish-brown
BellyPale gray or white
Distinct featureSeveral pale stripes running along the back
TailModerately bushy
The species resembles other *striped squirrels of the genus Tamiops*.
BEHAVIOR & FORAGING CONTEXT
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BEHAVIOR
How it behaves
Maritime Striped Squirrels are diurnal and highly active.
Typical behaviors include:
They are quick and agile climbers.
Moving rapidly through tree branches and vines
Foraging within forest canopy and understory
Living solitary or in pairs
Producing high-pitched alarm calls
DIET
What it eats
Maritime Striped Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding behavior contributes to seed dispersal in forest ecosystems.
Seeds
Nuts
Fruits
Tree buds
Bark
Insects
GROUP DIVERSITY
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REPRODUCTION
Breeding & Young
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~35–40 days
Litter size2–4 young
Young squirrels are raised in leaf nests located in tree branches.
LIFESPAN
Longevity
Unknown
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Conservation
STATUS Least Concern
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Maritime Striped Squirrel is widespread across parts of Southeast Asia and currently faces no major conservation threats.