About Exilisciurus whiteheadi (Thomas, 1887)
Taxonomy and Naming
The tufted pygmy squirrel, scientifically named Exilisciurus whiteheadi, is a rodent species that belongs to the Sciuridae family.
Distribution and Foraging Range
It is endemic to the highland forests of Borneo, and it forages on tree trunks within this range.
Common Name Origin
The common name of this very small squirrel comes from its characteristic, distinctive ear-tufts.
Diet Classification
This species is omnivorous.
Diet Composition
Its diet is a mixture of insects (most commonly ants), tree bark flakes, mosses, and fruit and vegetable matter.
