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Description. The cream-coloured giant squirrel is one of the largest squirrels. It has a head–and–body length of 31–38 cm (1 ft 0 in – 1 ft 3 in), a tail length of 37–44 cm (1 ft 3 in – 1 ft 5 in) and weighs 875–1,500 g (1.929–3.307 lb).
The cream-coloured giant squirrel is one of the largest squirrels. It has a head–and–body length of 31–38 cm (1 ft 0 in – 1 ft 3 in), a tail length of 37–44 cm (1 ft 3 in – 1 ft 5 in) and weighs 875–1,500 g (1.929–3.307 lb).
Cream-coloured giant squirrels share a similar appearance and shape to other squirrel species, but differ in their size and coloration. Their weight ranges from 929 to 1,575 g and their head and body length is 322 to 350 mm, not including their tail.
The cream-coloured giant squirrel (Ratufa affinis) is a large tree squirrel in the genus Ratufa found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is probably extinct in Singapore, as no recent sightings have been made. Reported sightings in Vietnam in 1984 are considered to be dubious.
The Cream-coloured Giant Squirrel is perhaps the most attractive of all the larger squirrels in Southeast Asia. With a head-body length of up to 38 cm, and a tail reaching 44 cm, it is only eclipsed in size by the Black Giant Squirrel.
Ratufa affinis (Cream Coloured Giant Squirrel) is a species of rodents in the family Sciuridae. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN and in cites appendix ii. They are found in the indo-malayan realm. They are solitary, diurnal omnivores. Individuals can grow to 343.99 mm. Reproduction is viviparous.
Descriptive notes. Head-body 335 - 342 mm, tail 409 - 423 mm; weight 1.1 - 2 kg. The Pale Giant Squirrel is the only brown giant tree squirrel found on the Sunda Shelf; it is pale on venter with a darker dorsum, especially at midline. The cream to light brown forms are primarily in the populations of peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore ...
