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Bormean Pigmy Squirrel from Borneo Rain Forest, Indonesia features, size, weight
Bormean Pigmy The World Smallest Squirrel spotted in Borneo Rain Forest, Indonesia. Details of Bormean Pigmy, weight, size, length
The lambung Mangkurat University of Indonesia, the Indonesian Scientist has founded the world smallest squirrel in Borneo Rain Forest in the central part of the country.
The squirrel Recognized as the “Bormean Pigmy Squirrel”, who was found in Meratus mountain of South Kalimantan province of Indonesia.
About The World Smallest Squirrel Bormean Pigmy founded in Borneo Rain Forest (Indonesia)
There are six subspecies of small squirrels in Asia, of which three are found in Kalimantan. Of these three, two of them are endemic to Kalimantan.
The species was found on 16 September 2017 during an expedition. The species was discovered by the Barito River Expedition Team of the River Community (Melingai) and Rivers Center (BWS) II.
The squirrel is 73 mm long and weighs about 17 grams. Although active during the day, this species is quite difficult to find in a disturbed habitat.
This type of species lives across Borneo Island, especially the area with the height of over 1000 meters above the sea surface.