192 Sundasciurus samarensisdistribution: This species is found on the islands of Sa-
mar and Leyte (Philippines).
geographic variation: None.
conservation: IUCN status—least concern. Population
trend—no information.
habitat: This squirrel may be found in primary and sec-
ondary lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed
forests and upland agricultural areas.
natural history: Samar squirrels may be hunted as pests,
as they will consume corn (maize) and sweet potato crops.
general references: Rickart et al. 1993.
Sundasciurus steerii (Günther, 1877)
Southern Palawan Tree Squirrel
description: The dorsal coloration is chestnut to light
brown, and the venter is chestnut to dull brown.
size: Female—HB 198.8 mm; T 155.8 mm; Mass 222.5 g.
Male—HB 200.5 mm; T 161.2 mm; Mass 257.1 g.
Sex not stated—HB 206.5 mm; T 160.3 mm.
distribution: This squirrel is found in the Palawan Is-
lands (Philippines).Sundasciurus steerii. Photo courtesy Danilo S. Balete.