Indian Palm Squirrels (Funambulus Pennantii and Funambulus Palmarum)

Indian Palm Squirrels (Funambulus Pennantii and Funambulus Palmarum)

Prohibited invasive animal IndianBoaIndian constrictor palm palm squirrel squirrels CallCall BiosecurityBiosecurity Queensland Queensland immediately on 13 on25 13 23 25 if 23 you if you see see this this pestspecies Call Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 if you see this pest Indian palm squirrels (Funambulus pennantii and Funambulus palmarum) • It is illegal to import, keep, breed or sell Indian palm squirrels in Queensland. • Small rat sized mammal, with 3 or 5 distinctive stripes on its back and a bushy tail. • Potential pest to fruit crops and outcompete native marsupials. • Prolific breeders and can carry new diseases into Australia. • Early detection helps protect Queensland’s natural environment. Description Have at least three stripes running along their bodies, but Funambulus pennantii has two additional paler stripes on its sides, running between hind and forelegs. Fur colour is generally grey-brown with some species being a little more reddish (rarely black). The belly is creamy white or brownish. The ears are small and triangular. The tail is covered with interspersed long black and white hairs. The ears are small and triangular. Range in size from 225–400 mm total length (including 110–120 mm long tail) and weigh 60–200 g. Like other species in the Order Rodentia, Indian palm squirrels have chisel-sharp incisor teeth that grow constantly. They are active during the day and build nests. Pest risk The Indian palm squirrel is a prohibited invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Prohibited species must be reported immediately to Biosecurity Queensland in 13 25 23. They are major pests of fruit crops (including mangoes), and consume the eggs of native birds. They are an established invasive animal in small areas of Western Australia. What should I do? If you think you have seen an Indian palm squirrel, report it immediately to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. Until an authorised officer contacts you, please take reasonable and practical steps to prevent the Indian palm squirrel from escaping. Further information Further information is available from your local government office, or by contacting Biosecurity Queensland on13 25 23 or visit our website at biosecurity.qld.gov.au. .

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