A squirrel from the south of the Malay Peninsula closely related to the Grey-bellied Squirrel, to the point that some specialists consider it a form of that same species rather than a separate taxon.
Medium-sized, with a greyish belly similar to that of the Grey-bellied Squirrel, from which it is distinguished mainly by its more southerly distribution within the Malay Peninsula; reliable identification from that related species usually relies on the site of capture.
Arboreal, leaving tracks and signs such as nibbled fruit and seed remains under feeding trees; constructs leaf nests in high branches.
Forests, plantations and gardens in the south of the Malay Peninsula.
Omnivorous, with fruit and seeds forming the basis of its diet.
Diurnal and arboreal, with general habits similar to those of other squirrels in the genus Callosciurus.
Being largely a form closely related to the Grey-bellied Squirrel, it shares its Least Concern status and its tolerance of modified habitats.
No major threats have been identified at a global scale.
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