About Tamiops rodolphii (Milne-Edwards, 1867)
Endothermy
Unique characteristics: Cambodian striped squirrels are endothermic, meaning they are able to maintain their own body temperature independently.
Body Symmetry
They also have bilateral symmetry, which means their left and right body sides are mirror images of one another.
Habitat Types
Habitat: The Cambodian striped squirrel lives in tropical forests, shrublands, and rural gardens.
Forest Microhabitat
In forest environments, they are most commonly found in the forest understory and lower canopy.
Elevation Context
No specific elevation range for this species has been reported, but a closely related species, Tamiops macclellandi, has been recorded at elevations up to 1,500 meters above sea level.
