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Pallas's Squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusCallosciurus (Beautiful Squirrels)
- SpeciesCallosciurus erythraeus (Pallas's Squirrel)
In 3 days ~30% in a week ~60%
6 Verified sightings at Taroko National Park From 2019 to 2026
123 In all 4 parks
February Best month
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted
About the Pallas's Squirrel
Pallas's squirrel (Callosciurus erythraeus), also known as the red-bellied tree squirrel, is a species of squirrel native to China, Taiwan, India, Bhutan, and Southeast Asia. Pallas's squirrel is a medium-sized tree squirrel, with a head-body length of 16 to 28 cm (6.3 to 11.0 in), and a tail 11 to 26 cm (4.3 to 10.2 in) in length. Both sexes are of similar size and appearance, and weigh between 310 and 460 g (11 and 16 oz). The colour of the pelt varies considerably between the many different subspecies, but is generally brownish on the upper body with a more reddish tint on the belly, and often with some black on the tail. The precise pattern and shades of the fur are often used to distinguish subspecies from one another, but make it difficult to distinguish the species as a whole from other, similarly variable, tree squirrel species.
Over 30 subspecies have been identified, although not all are recognised by all authorities: Pallas's squirrel is found throughout much of southeastern Asia, including far eastern India, Bhutan, northern and eastern Myanmar, Vietnam, parts of Cambodia and Laos, much of Thailand, northern... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pallas's Squirrel in Taroko National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Cities Where Found
| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Taichung | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 3 | Tainan | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 4 | Ho Chi Minh City | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 5 | Kunming | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 6 | Kaohsiung | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 7 | Phnom Penh | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | |
| 8 | Taipei | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 9 | Hangzhou | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 10 | Xiuying District | 🇨🇳 China |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing Wildlife Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 2 | Parken Zoo | 🇸🇪 Sweden | |
| 3 | Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 4 | Machida Squirrel Garden | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 5 | Edward Youde Aviary | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China | |
| 6 | Kinkazan Squirrel Village | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 7 | Ocean Park Hong Kong | 🇨🇳 China |
Closest Relatives at Taroko National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Pallas's Squirrel in Taroko National Park?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pallas's Squirrel sighting in Taroko National Park on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 10th most-seen of the 12 mammals we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Pallas's Squirrel in Taroko National Park?
February
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Pallas's Squirrel in Taroko National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March–May, August–September and November–December, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Pallas's Squirrel?
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Pallas's Squirrel sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.
Is Taroko National Park the best place to see a Pallas's Squirrel?
3rd of 4
Of the 4 parks where we can rate Pallas's Squirrel sightings, Taroko National Park ranks 3rd at about 10%. The best odds are in Cat Tien National Park (Vietnam, about 60%) and Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand, about 20%).
Which relatives of the Pallas's Squirrel live in Taroko National Park?
Same family: Sciuridae
The closest relatives of the Pallas's Squirrel that you can see in Taroko National Park (family Sciuridae, Squirrels) are Maritime Striped Squirrel (about 30%), Taiwan Giant Flying Squirrel (about 10%) and Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Pallas's Squirrel sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pallas's Squirrel is recorded against all the mammals logged in Taroko National Park (6 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
