Large Treeshrew

Treeshrews

Tupaia tana

Basic stats

Diet

Invertebrates, fruit

Habitat

Forest floor of good-quality forest

Range

Borneo, Sumatra

Litter size

1–3 young (typical for the genus)

Gestation period

About 45–50 days (typical for the genus)

Size

Largest treeshrew (head-body 19–21cm)

Weight

150–230g

The largest treeshrew species in Sabah, with a robust build and a coat that is typically darker and more richly coloured than smaller relatives.

Diurnal and terrestrial, foraging on the forest floor for invertebrates and fruit. Generally found in better-quality forest than the more disturbance-tolerant common treeshrew.

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