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Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus)

The Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus) is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is also called Oriental or Tricoloured Squirrel. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapre and Thailand. They are found in a wide range of habitats: forests, mangroves, parks, gardens, agricultural areas. Fruit farmers consider them to be pests.

The body is about 20–30 cm long with a similar sized tail. It is greyish/brown with a chestnut belly and a black and white stripe between the two.

Interesting fact:  The genus name Callosciurus means Beautiful Squirrels.