Dremomys gularis
The Red-throated Squirrel is native to East and Southeast Asia.
Its range includes:
The species is found across subtropical and montane forest regions of mainland Southeast Asia.
Red-throated Squirrels inhabit forest environments, often at higher elevations.
Typical habitats include:
They are commonly 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-throated Squirrels build nests known as dreys in trees.
Typical nest characteristics include:
They may also use tree cavities or dense vegetation as shelter.
The species is named for the distinct reddish coloration on its throat.
These are related tree squirrels, not photographs of Red-throated Squirrel. Use them as visual context for locomotion, posture, feeding and environmental use.
Red-throated Squirrels are diurnal and arboreal.
Typical behaviors include:
They are agile climbers adapted to mountain forest environments.
Red-throated Squirrels are omnivorous.
Common foods include:
Their feeding habits contribute 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-throated Squirrel.
Young squirrels are raised in tree nests constructed from leaves and twigs.
Unknown
IUCN Status: Least Concern
The Red-throated Squirrel is widespread across its range and not currently considered threatened.
