Mindanao squirrel

Mindanao squirrel
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Sundasciurus
Species:
S. mindanensis
Binomial name
Sundasciurus mindanensis
(Steere, 1890)

The Mindanao squirrel (Sundasciurus mindanensis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

In April 22-27, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Socsargen and Davao Region documented the rarest sightings of the endemic Philippine pygmy squirrel and Mindanao squirrel inhabiting the 80,864-hectare Mount Apo Natural Park, Director Felix Alicer said.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Chiozza, F. (2016). "Sundasciurus mindanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T42567A22249631. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T42567A22249631.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Chi, Chi (May 5, 2024). "DENR spots 'Ibong Adarna,' endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "4 'Ibong Adarna' Spotted by DENR in Mt. Apo". Summit Media. May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Rebollibo, Rommel (May 5, 2024). "'Ibong Adarna' spotted in Philippines' tallest mountain". Rappler. Retrieved May 5, 2024.