Indian Palm Squirrel is a mammal that inhabits thick forest and tropical jungles. It has a fur skin type. The diet is omnivore. These mammals usually live 2-4 years. The average weight of the indian palm squirrel is 100-120g (3.5-4.2oz). Indian Palm Squirrel which scientific name is funambulus palmarum usually has a size 15-20cm (6-7.8in). The top speed it is able to reach is 17km/h (10mph).
Facts about indian palm squirrels
Name | Indian Palm Squirrel |
Skin Type | Fur |
Diet | Omnivore |
Size | 15-20cm (6-7.8in) |
Weight | 100-120g (3.5-4.2oz) |
Habitat | Thick forest and tropical jungles |
Life Span | 2-4 years |
Top Speed | 17km/h (10mph) |
Scientific Name | Funambulus palmarum |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Predators | Human, snakes, wildcats |
Genus | Funambulus |
Average Litter Size | 3 |
Main Prey | Eggs, fruit, insects |
Colour | Tan, brown, yellow |
Type | Mammal |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Mammalia |
Family | Sciuridae |
Order | Rodentia |