Tamiops swinhoei (Milne-Edwards, 1874)

Taxonomic Classification

Swinhoe's striped squirrel, Tamiops swinhoei, is a small rodent species belonging to the family Sciuridae.

Geographical Distribution

This species is found mostly in China and Southeast Asia, specifically including Vietnam, Myanmar, Hainan Island, and possibly Laos.

Diet

Its diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, nuts, and ginger nectar.

Habitat and Social Structure

Like most squirrels, it lives in mountainous forest areas, usually in groups, more specifically in couples or groups, and most often occupies tropical mountain rainforests.

Breeding Frequency

Swinhoe's striped squirrels usually breed once every six months.

Litter Size

Average litter size is reported as 3.25 offspring, with litter sizes falling between 3 and 6 offspring per litter.