Distribusieng
Subspecies and Distribution. C. n. notatusBoddaert, 1785 — Java. C. n. albescensBonhote, 1901 — NSumatra. C. n. diardiiJentink, 1879 — S coast ofJava. C. n. miniatusMiller, 1900 — MalayPeninsula. C. n. suffususBonhote, 1901 — Borneo. C. n. vittatus Raffles, 1821 — Sumatra. The subspecific affinities of the forms on Natuna, Anambas, Tioman, Penang, and Malacca Strait Is, Riau and Lingga archipelagos, Bangka, Belitung, Banyak, Batu, and Madura Is, Bali, Lombok and other smaller islands are unclear.
Sumber: Sciuridae
Deskripsieng
Descriptive notes. Head-body 201 - 238 mm, tail 175 - 186 mm; weight 219 - 234 g. The Plantain Squirrel is a red-bellied squirrel, with brown dorsum, orange or reddish-todeep chestnut venter, and two lateral stripes of white over black. Nominate subspecies notatus has a slight suffusion of buff on venter. Subspecies albescens is a paler form and is sometimes considered a distinct species. Subspecies diardii has buff on venter and around eye; it is darker in eastern part ofits distribution. Subspecies miniatus has a gray venter with a slight brown to dull orange brown tinge; pale flank stripe is narrow. Tip of tail is reddish brown, particularly in western part of its distribution. Subspecies suffusus resembles Malayan forms, but ventral color is a darker chestnut or maroon. Subspecies vittatus resembles miniatus, but venter is usually orange brown, with no red on tail tip.
Sumber: Sciuridae
Biologi & Ekologieng
Habitat. Mangrove and swamp forests, gardens, plantations, secondary forests, and fringe habitats. The Plantain Squirrelis usually rare or absent in tall dipterocarp forests; it can survive in monoculture plantations. It is one of the generalist species dominating the mammalian fauna in a degraded peat swamp forest in Selangor (Malaysia), and it is one of the commonest species in areas disturbed by humans in the Krau Wildlife Reserve (Pahang, Malaysia).
Sumber: Sciuridae
Biologi & Ekologieng
Movements, Home range and Social organization. Population density of the Plantain Squirrel is 5 - 3 ind / km? in Ulu Mudah Forest Reserve (Kedah, Malaysia) and 8 - 1 ind / km? in Kayan Mentarang National Park (East Kalimantan, Borneo), but 244 ind / km? in Krau Wildlife Reserve (Pahang, Malaysia). Home ranges differ between males and females: 0 - 7 ha in males, with extensive overlaps between males and between males and females; and 1 - 8 ha in females, with no overlap between them, in Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve. The Plantain Squirrel responds to terrestrial predators with a repeated staccato bark and tail flicking, to which other conspecific squirrels react by climbing upward and remaining quiet. Response to an aerial predator is a soft “ chuckle, ” unless predator is close, in which case the squirrel gives a “ rattle ” vocalization. Conspecifics react to the latter by freezing and, if nearby, by also giving a rattle call. This call is used more generally for a close encounter with a terrestrial predator. Snakeselicit squeak alarm calls, causing other squirrels to join in mobbing the snake.
Sumber: Sciuridae
Konservasieng
Status and Conservation. Classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. The Plantain Squirrel is fairly widespread throughoutits distribution and tolerates a degree of habitat modification.
Sumber: Sciuridae
Distribusieng
DISTRIBUTION: From peninsular Malaysia and Thailand to Java, Bali, and Borneo; Lombok Isl; Salayer Isl (south of Sulawesi; Musser, 1987 considered this population an introduction, possibly from Java); widespread on smaller islands.
Sumber: Order Rodentia - Family Sciuridae
