Philippine_pygmy_squirrel

Philippine pygmy squirrel

Philippine pygmy squirrel

Species of rodent

The Philippine pygmy squirrel (Exilisciurus concinnus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

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In April 22-27, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Socsargen and Davao Region documented the rarest sightings of the endemic Philippine pygmy squirrel and Mindanao squirrel inhabiting the 80,864-hectare Mount Apo Natural Park, Director Felix Alicer said.[2][3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    Heaney, L.; Ong, P. (2016). "Exilisciurus concinnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T8436A22244780. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T8436A22244780.en. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Chi, Chi (May 5, 2024). "DENR spots 'Ibong Adarna,' endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "4 'Ibong Adarna' Spotted by DENR in Mt. Apo". Summit Media. May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. [4]
    Rebollibo, Rommel (May 5, 2024). "'Ibong Adarna' spotted in Philippines' tallest mountain". Rappler. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  • Thorington, R. W. Jr. and R. S. Hoffman. 2005. Family Sciuridae. pp. 754–818 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.
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