Philippine pygmy squirrel
Species of rodent
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The Philippine pygmy squirrel (Exilisciurus concinnus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
| Philippine pygmy squirrel | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Sciuridae |
| Genus: | Exilisciurus |
| Species: | E. concinnus |
| Binomial name | |
| Exilisciurus concinnus (Thomas, 1888) | |
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In April 22-27, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Socsargen and Davao Region documented the rarest sightings of the endemic Philippine pygmy squirrel and Mindanao squirrel inhabiting the 80,864-hectare Mount Apo Natural Park, Director Felix Alicer said.[2][3][4]
