The tufted ground squirrel[2] or groove-toothed squirrel[3] (Rheithrosciurus macrotis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.[4] It is the sole species in the genus Rheithrosciurus.[5] It is found only on the island of Borneo.[1] Confirmed elements of its diet include nuts, seeds and insects, for which it has been filmed foraging on the forest floor.
^ abMeijaard, E. (2016). "Rheithrosciurus macrotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T19474A22248783. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T19474A22248783.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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^Thorington, R.W. Jr; Hoffman, R.S. (2005). "Family Sciuridae". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 758. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
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