Paraxerus lucifer (Thomas, 1897) . Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond., 1897:430.

TYPE LOCALITY: Malawi, Kombe Forest, Misuku Mtns., 9° 43' S., 33° 31' E .

DISTRIBUTION: N. Malawi; S.W. Tanzania; E. Zambia.

ISIS NUMBER: 5301410002013002001 as Heliosciurus lucifer .