Pel's Anomalure

Anomalurus pelii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Anomaluridae

About

Pel's flying squirrel or Pel's scaly-tailed squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Anomaluridae. It is found in Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforests. It is named after Hendrik Pel.

Fun Fact

The tail was also unusual in that the free part resembled the shape of a feather, with the large cornified scales a prominent feature on the underside.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range includes eastern Liberia, southern Ivory Coast and southwestern Ghana.

Diet

Feeds on bark, supplemented with fruits, flowers and leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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