Nicobar Treeshrew
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Nicobar Treeshrew

Tupaia nicobarica

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicobar_treeshrew

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Nicobar treeshrew faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across the Nicobar Islands. Its restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while introduced species and human settlement development further reduce available forest cover. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems means that even small-scale habitat modifications can have disproportionate impacts on local populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Nicobar treeshrew inhabits primary and secondary tropical forests across the Nicobar Islands, preferring dense canopy cover with abundant fruiting trees. It occupies both lowland and hill forests, typically remaining in the upper canopy layers where it forages for insects, fruits, and small vertebrates.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

Other threatened species in TUPAIIDAE

Golden-bellied TreeshrewVU

Golden-bellied Treeshrew

Tupaia chrysogaster

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nicobar Treeshrew classified as Endangered?
Nicobar Treeshrew is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Nicobar treeshrew faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across the Nicobar Islands. Its restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while introduced species and human settlement development further reduce available forest cover. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems means that even small-scale habitat modifications can have disproportionate impacts on local populations.
Where does Nicobar Treeshrew live?
Nicobar Treeshrew occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nicobar Treeshrew?
The main threats to Nicobar Treeshrew are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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