Squirrels of the World

Sundasciurus samarensis 191

habitat: The Philippine tree squirrel is found at elevations
up to 2100 m, in primary and secondary lowland and mon-
tane forests. It is also abundant near agricultural fi elds.

natural history: No information is available.

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

Sundasciurus rabori Heaney, 1979

Palawan Montane Squirrel

description: The Palawan montane squirrel has a dark
brown dorsal coloration, and a gray venter with light buff
hair tips.

size: Female—HB 163.0 mm; T 135.0 mm.
Male—HB 182.8 mm; T 139.8 mm.
Sex not stated—HB 174.5–185.5 mm; T 144.5 mm; Mass
163.0 g.

distribution: This squirrel is found in the mountains, at
elevations above 800 m, on Palawan Island (Philippines).
The type locality is Mount Matalingajan (Palawan).

geographic variation: None.

conservation: IUCN status—data defi cient. Population
trend—no information.

habitat: S. rabori is commonly found in upper-elevation
forests.

natural history: No information is available.

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

Sundasciurus samarensis (Steere, 1890)

Samar Squirrel

description: The general color of S. samarensis is similar to

S. mindanensis: the upperparts and tail are dark gray, and the

body and the lower surface of the legs are ashy. S. samarensis,

however, is a larger form, with the thighs, the nose, and the

eye region the same color as the dorsal surface. The upper

surface of the feet is dark gray.

size: Female—HB 185.0 mm; T 158.5 mm; Mass 222.0 g.

Male—HB 190.6 mm; T 160.8 mm; Mass 243.0 g.

Sex not stated—HB 188.5 mm; T 165.5 mm.

Sundasciurus rabori. Photo courtesy Danilo S. Balete.