| Citation |
Duckworth, J.W., Lunde, D.P. & Molur, S. 2017. Tamiops mcclellandii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T21379A22252047. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T21379A22252047.en. Downloaded on 03 August 2021. |
Description |
JUSTIFICATION
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, it occurs in a number of protected areas, has a tolerance of a degree of habitat modification, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.
RANGE DESCRIPTION
This widespread squirrel has been recorded from northeastern South Asia, southern China and much of mainland Southeast Asia. In South Asia, this species has been recorded from Bhutan, India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim [Molur et al. 2005]) and Nepal where it widely distributed up to 1,500 m asl (Molur et al. 2005). In China, it has been recorded from Yunnan and Xizang (Smith and Xie 2008). In Southeast Asia, it ranges from Myanmar, through much of Thailand, western Cambodia, northern Viet Nam, western Lao PDR and northern Peninsular Malaysia. There is a recent published record from Sumatra (Indonesia), but this is considered erroneous.
DESCRIPTION
This species is widespread and locally abundant throughout its range. It is generally resistant to hunting pressure and habitat degradation (Duckworth and Tizard pers. comm.).
HABITAT AND ECOLOGY
This species is found in a wide variety of habitats with trees, including secondary growth forest, scrub forest, and gardens. It is highly adaptable to habitat degradation. They are also found in association with humans in fruit trees and coconut palm plantations (Smith and Xie 2008).
THREATS
There are no known major threats to this species. In South Asia, habitat loss due to forest fire, encroachments, fragmentation, jhuming (slash and burn agriculture) and hunting are threats for this species (Molur et al. 2005).
USE AND TRADE
Hunted for food.
CONSERVATION ACTIONS
The species occurs in numerous protected areas (eg. Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India). In South Asia, surveys, taxonomic research and monitoring are recommended for this species (Molur et al. 2005). |
