Common treeshrew
A species of Tree shrew sp., Also known as Common scandentian Scientific name : Tupaia glis Genus : Tree shrew sp.
Common treeshrew, A species of Tree shrew sp.
Also known as:
Common scandentian
Scientific name: Tupaia glis
Genus: Tree shrew sp.
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Description
The common treeshrew is one of the largest among treeshrews. Average body length is between 16 and 21 cm (6.3 and 8.3 in), and average weight is around 190 g, with varying colours of reddish-brown, greyish or black upper parts and whitish belly. Its long, bushy tail is dark greyish-brown and almost reaches the length of the body. The paws are bare with sharp nails, and with a naked patch of skin above its long nose. Both sexes are similar. The animal has a head and body length of 13–21 cm and a tail length of 12–20 cm. The common treeshrew usually has a white, pale stripe on each shoulder. The two subspecies are T. g. longipes and T. g. salatana, with T. g. longipes being duller in color than T. g. salatana. The underparts of T. g. longipes are dull buff to reddish-buff, and the underside of the tail is greyish. The underparts and underside of the tail are dark reddish in T. g. salatana. Similar species are Tupaia splendidula and Tupaia montana. 
General Info
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Common treeshrew chiefly enjoys an omnivorous diet, with a strong preference for fruits and insects. The majority of its sustenance is procured from tree canopies where it skillfully gleans insects, supplemented by a variety of fruits and occasionally small vertebrates.
Appearance
Common treeshrew is a small mammal with a slender, elongated body covered in dense, soft fur. Its main coloration is a dark, grizzled brown, contrasted by a buffy or pale underside. It has a long, bushy tail, almost equal to the body length. The sharp-nosed face with large, round eyes and small ears give it a squirrel-like appearance. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common treeshrew is a solitary and diurnal animal that exhibits arboreal foraging behaviors, primarily consuming insects, fruits, and seeds. This species is notable for its exceptional agility in climbing and jumping among trees. It utilizes scent-markings to demarcify territory within dense rainforest habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Tree shrews Family
Tree shrews Genus
Tree shrew sp. Species
Common treeshrew 
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