Dremomys pyrrhomerus
The Red-hipped Squirrel is native to Southeast Asia.
Its range includes:
The species is distributed across subtropical and montane forest regions of mainland Southeast Asia.
Red-hipped Squirrels inhabit forest environments, particularly at higher elevations.
Typical habitats include:
They are often found in mountainous regions and hilly terrain.
Related tree squirrels help break up the reference while showing how habitat, body form and movement can vary across the broader group.
Red-hipped Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use tree cavities or dense vegetation for shelter.
The species is named for the distinct reddish coloration on its hindquarters.
These are related tree squirrels, not photographs of Red-hipped Squirrel. Use them as visual context for locomotion, posture, feeding and environmental use.
Red-hipped Squirrels are diurnal and arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers adapted to mountain forest environments.
Red-hipped Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding behavior contributes to seed dispersal within forest ecosystems.
Squirrels in the same broad group can look and live very differently. These credited references provide comparison without changing the facts for Red-hipped Squirrel.
Young squirrels are raised in tree nests constructed from leaves and twigs.
Unknown
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Red-hipped Squirrel is widespread across its range and not currently considered threatened.
