Squirrels of the World

Sundasciurus tenuis 193

geographic variation: None.

conservation: IUCN status—least concern. Population
trend—stable.

habitat: S. steerii can be found in coconut groves, planta-
tions, and lowland forests.

natural history: No information is available.

general references: Heaney, Balete, et al. 1998.

Sundasciurus tahan (Bonhote, 1908)

Upland Squirrel

description: S. tahan is similar to S. tenuis, but S. tahan is
larger and darker. The tail is annulated; and the tips of its
guard hairs are buff , not white.

size: Sex not stated—HB 155 mm; T 104 mm.

distribution: This species is found in the uplands of pen-
insular Malaysia, on Gunong (= Gunung, or Mount) Tahan
and other peaks.

geographic variation: None.

conservation: No information is available.

habitat: No information is available.

natural history: No information is available.

general references: den Tex et al. 2010.

Sundasciurus tenuis (Horsfi eld, 1824)

Slender Squirrel

description: The upperparts are speckled brownish, and

the hairs of the underparts are normally gray with white or

buff y tips. S. tenuis is pale around the eyes and above the

facial whiskers. It usually has an indistinct pale spot behind

each ear. The tail is rather long and slender.

Sundasciurus tahan. Photo courtesy Morten Strange.