Asiatic Striped Squirrels
Tamiops J. A. Allen, 1906
Asiatic striped squirrels are a genus (Tamiops) of squirrels (Sciuridae) in the subfamily Callosciurinae. They are small striped arboreal squirrels from Asia. Their head to body length measured from 10 to 13 cm. They often are confused with other squirrels (e.f. Funambulus or Tamias). In contrast to these other squirrels, they have smaller rounded ears with white-tipped hairs. A black longitudinal stripe is present in the middle of the back, which is parallel on both sides with two pairs of pale longitudinal stripes. These pale stripes are separated by dark brownish stripes. In some countries, they are kept as pets.
The four traditionally recognized species of Asiatic striped squirrels are:
4 species · 4 branches
Where it has been recorded
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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References
- Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds. (1993). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 2nd Ed., 3rd Printing.
- Thorington, Richard W., Jr., John L. Koprowski, Michael A. Steele, and James F. Whatton. (2012). Squirrels of the World.
- Thorington, Richard W., Jr., and Robert S. Hoffman / Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds. (2005). Family Sciuridae. Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 3rd Ed., Vol. 2.
- Wilson, Don E., and F. Russell Cole. (2000). Common Names of Mammals of the World.
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