Philippine pygmy squirrel

The Philippine pygmy squirrel (Exilisciurus concinnus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Philippine pygmy squirrel
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Rodentia
Family:	Sciuridae
Genus:	Exilisciurus
Species:	E. concinnus
Binomial name
Exilisciurus concinnus (Thomas, 1888)

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]

References

1. Heaney, L.; Ong, P. (2016). "Exilisciurus concinnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T8436A22244780. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T8436A22244780.en. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
2. Chi, Chi (May 5, 2024). "DENR spots 'Ibong Adarna,' endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
3. "4 'Ibong Adarna' Spotted by DENR in Mt. Apo". Summit Media. May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
4. Rebollibo, Rommel (May 5, 2024). "'Ibong Adarna' spotted in Philippines' tallest mountain". Rappler. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

• Thorington, R. W. Jr. and R. S. Hoffman. 2005. Family Sciuridae. pp. 754–818 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.