Wildlifeof Malaysia
Large Treeshrew
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
Photo: Dario Nessi
Tupaia tana
Basic stats
Habitat
Primary tropical rainforest; mainly terrestrial
Range
Sumatra and adjacent small islands; Borneo lowlands and hills
The large treeshrew is native to Sumatra and adjacent small islands, and to the lowlands and hills of Borneo. It is the most terrestrial of all treeshrew species, usually found on the forest floor, where it does most of its foraging, though it spends part of its time in trees. It is most abundant in primary tropical rainforest (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Large Treeshrew live in?
- Primary tropical rainforest; mainly terrestrial
- Where is the Large Treeshrew found?
- Sumatra and adjacent small islands; Borneo lowlands and hills