Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Three-striped Palm Squirrel
Squirrels & Rodents
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Funambulus palmarum
The three-striped palm squirrel is the most common squirrel in Sri Lanka, recognised by the three white or pale stripes along its back. It is called lena in Sinhala and anil in Tamil, and four subspecies occur on the island (The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka, January 2025). Nationally Least Concern (Sri Lanka National Red List 2012).