Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Lariscus Higher classification Lariscus | Phylum Chordata Family Sciuridae Scientific name Lariscus niobe Rank Species | |
Similar Whitish dwarf squirrel, Celebes dwarf squirrel, Palawan montane squirrel, Southern Palawan tree squir, Brooke's squirrel | ||
The Niobe ground squirrel (Lariscus niobe) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.
It is endemic to the mountains of western Sumatra, and eastern Java, in Indonesia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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