Ratufa indica caniceps

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities Diurnal
gptkbp:aroma Good sense of smell
gptkbp:averageLifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:behavior Tree-dwelling
gptkbp:breedingSeason Year-round
gptkbp:canEstablish 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:class Mammalia
gptkbp:climbRate Excellent climber
gptkbp:colors Dark brown to black
Dark fur with lighter underbelly
gptkbp:commonName Black Giant Squirrel
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Least Concern
Protected areas
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Large for a squirrel
gptkbp:culturalSignificance None known
gptkbp:diet Herbivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:family Sciuridae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Ratufa_indica
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Forages in trees
gptkbp:fossilRecord Not well documented
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ratufa
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 45 to 50 days
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Tropical and subtropical forests
Deforestation and urbanization
gptkbp:hasLength 60 to 90 cm
gptkbp:headlights Balance and communication
30 to 45 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ratufa indica caniceps
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:localNames Various_regional_names_in_India
gptkbp:matingSystem Monogamous
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:India
gptkbp:nesting Nests in tree hollows
gptkbp:numberOfFigures 2 to 4
gptkbp:order Rodentia
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:populationTrend Stable
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedApplication Other species of giant squirrels
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Ratufa_indica
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest Ecology and behavior
gptkbp:sleepingHabits Sleeps in trees
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Limited social interactions
gptkbp:socialStructure Solitary_or_in_pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack Good hearing
gptkbp:territory Defends territory
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vision Good eyesight
gptkbp:weight 1.5 to 2.5 kg