NATIVE RANGE
Where it is found
The Philippine Tree Squirrel is native to the Philippines.
Its range includes several islands such as:
The species is endemic to the Philippine archipelago.
Luzon
Mindoro
Marinduque
Catanduanes
Polillo
TREE SQUIRRELS · SPECIES PROFILE
Philippine Tree Squirrel
Sundasciurus philippinensis
Least Concern
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Body length20–24 cm (8–9 in)
Tail length18–24 cm (7–9 in)
Weight~250–350 g
Fur colorBrown to olive-brown
Breeding seasonUnknown
Gestation~40–45 days
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Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilySciuridae
GenusSundasciurus
SpeciesSundasciurus philippinensis
HABITAT
Where it lives
Philippine Tree Squirrels inhabit tropical forest environments.
Typical habitats include:
They are commonly found in areas with dense canopy and abundant vegetation.
Lowland tropical rainforests
Secondary forests
Forest edges
Mangrove forests
Agricultural areas with tree cover
RANGE & HABITAT CONTEXT
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Nest & Shelter
Philippine Tree Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use tree cavities for shelter.
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 length20–24 cm (8–9 in)
Tail length18–24 cm (7–9 in)
Weight~250–350 g
Fur colorBrown to olive-brown
BellyPale gray or cream
Distinct featureSlender body with subtle side markings
TailLong and bushy
Like other members of the Sundasciurus genus, it has a slender body adapted for climbing.
BEHAVIOR & FORAGING CONTEXT
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BEHAVIOR
How it behaves
Philippine Tree Squirrels are diurnal and arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers well adapted to dense tropical forests.
Moving quickly through tree branches and canopy
Foraging among branches, vines, and forest understory
Living solitary or in pairs
Producing alarm calls when disturbed
DIET
What it eats
Philippine Tree Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding behavior contributes to seed dispersal in 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 made from leaves and twigs.
LIFESPAN
Longevity
Unknown
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Conservation
STATUS Least Concern
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Philippine Tree Squirrel remains widespread across several islands, and populations are considered stable.