Genus Sundasciurus, Slender & Low’s Squirrels

Slender Squirrel distribution

The slender squirrel (Sundasciurus tenuis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is arboreal and found in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The body is brown on the upper parts and light grey on the underparts. The body measures about 13–16 cm, with a slightly shorter slender tail. It feeds on soft bark, fruits and insects. Images in the below gallery are from Peninsular Malaysia as well as Krung Ching, Thailand.


Low’s Squirrel distribution

Low's squirrel (Sundasciurus lowii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Borneo and nearby islets (Indonesia and Malaysia). Its former subspecies S. l. robinsoni from Sumatra and Malay Peninsula and S. l. natunensis from the Natuna islands have recently been given species status. Images in this gallery are primarily from southern Thailand - Krung Ching, Hala Bala, Nakhonsithammarat.