VUVulnerable
Dusky-striped Squirrel
Funambulus sublineatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in SCIURIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dusky-striped Squirrel classified as Vulnerable?
Dusky-striped Squirrel is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dusky-striped Squirrel live?
Dusky-striped Squirrel occurs in India, and Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dusky-striped Squirrel?
The main threats to Dusky-striped Squirrel are 1.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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