Facts: The plantain squirrel is the most commonly seen squirrel
in Singapore. Brown with a red belly and a black stripe on each
side. Moves around with a single chips, each accompanied by
a vigorous flourish of the tail.
Consists of fruit pulp and seeds, flowers or leafy shoots, supplemented
Active during day in the middle and lower storey of the forest,
Gardens and forest habitats including mangrove.