Karyotype of the Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica)
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Date
2016
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Abstract
The Indian Giant squirrel syn. Malabar
giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) is an uppercanopy
dwelling mammal, endemic to
southwestern, central and eastern peninsular
India, found specifically in the
Western Ghats, Satpuras and Eastern
Ghats. It is seen at elevations of 180–
2300 m and is widely distributed1. The
species has been classified under the
Class, Mammalia; Order, Rodentia; Suborder,
Sciuromorpha; family, Sciuridae;
subfamily, Ratufinae; Genus, Ratufa and
species Ratufa indica2. According to the
IUCN, ver 3.1, R. indica is classified under
the ‘Least Concern’ category, but its
population shows a decreasing trend due
to habitat loss3. It is also listed under the
Schedule II of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)
act, 1972.
Description
TNV_CS_2016_110(6)983-985
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Veterinary Science