It is threatened by habitat loss.

[2] Although previously listed as an endangered species, the Nicobar treeshrew is now commonly found in its appropriate habitats.

[3] The Nicobar treeshrew was first described by Johann Zelebor in 1868.

[4] The Nicobar treeshrew only occupies the Indian Islands of Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar and can be found on the highest points of these two islands, 640 m above sea level.

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