Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Scandentia
- Family
- Tupaiidae
- Genus
- Tupaia
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits tropical rainforests and secondary forests in Borneo, preferring lowland and hilly areas up to 1,000 meters elevation. They are arboreal, often found in dense vegetation where they can climb trees and forage.
Diet
Golden-bellied treeshrews are omnivorous, feeding on insects like beetles and ants, as well as fruits, seeds, and occasionally small vertebrates such as lizards. They forage actively during the day, using their keen senses to locate food in the forest canopy.
Behavior
These treeshrews are diurnal and primarily arboreal, spending most of their time climbing trees and leaping between branches. They are solitary animals except during mating, maintaining small territories that they mark with scent and defend from intruders. They exhibit quick, agile movements and vocalizations to communicate or warn of threats.
Conservation Status
The IUCN classifies the Golden-bellied treeshrew as Least Concern, with a stable population trend, though habitat loss due to deforestation poses a potential threat.