About Callosciurus notatus (Boddaert, 1785)
Body Length
Callosciurus notatus has a body length of roughly 20–30 cm (8–12 in), with a tail of a similar size.
Body Weight
Its body weight ranges from 160 to 259 g (5.6 to 9.1 oz).
Fur Coloration
Its fur is greyish-brown, with a chestnut-colored belly and a black and white stripe running along its side.
Arboreal Locomotion
This species is very quick and agile in trees, can jump several meters between trees, and rarely travels on the ground.
Dental Structure
Like all rodents, it has two large incisors in both its upper and lower jaws.
Species Distinction
The chestnut belly of Callosciurus notatus easily separates it from the similar black-striped squirrel, which has a grey belly.
