About Tamiops swinhoei (Milne-Edwards, 1874)
Swinhoe's striped squirrel, Tamiops swinhoei, is a small rodent species belonging to the family Sciuridae. This species is found mostly in China and Southeast Asia, specifically including Vietnam, Myanmar, Hainan Island, and possibly Laos. Its diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, nuts, and ginger nectar. Like most squirrels, it lives in mountainous forest areas, usually in groups, more specifically in couples or groups, and most often occupies tropical mountain rainforests. Swinhoe's striped squirrels usually breed once every six months. Average litter size is reported as 3.25 offspring, with litter sizes falling between 3 and 6 offspring per litter.
