Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel

activity

Activity patterns. The Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel is diurnal and terrestrial. Vocalizations are very different from those of the Montane Long-nosed Squirrel, and when disturbed, it emits vocalizations described as a growl from deep in the throat, in short bursts of “ Errr, errr, grrr ” sounds. A second vocalization is documented, usually emitted in the morning and afternoons, consisting in a 3 - 5 seconds long high-pitched “ eee-eee ” squeal, a single drawn-out “ eee-e ” squeal that starts high and drops to silence, or a quick double “ eee, eee ” squeal. According to G. G. Musser and colleagues in 2010, this squeal sounds like the whine of an unoiled machine.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Habitat. [. owland evergreen to lower montane tropical rainforests, at elevations of c. 168 - 1700 m.

Sciuridae

biology_ecology

Movements, Home range and Social organization. The Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel lives at lower densities than the Montane Long-nosed Squirrel, although Musser hypothesizes that this difference may be caused by the lower density of oak trees (Quercus, Fagaceae) in its primary habitat. More research is needed to understand the effects of resource distribution on the demography of Hyosciurus species.

Sciuridae

breeding

Breeding. There is no specific information available for this species, but female Lowland Long-Nosed Squirrels have three pairs of teats, one abdominal and two inguinal.

Sciuridae