Philippine Colugo

Cynocephalus volans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dermoptera · Cynocephalidae

About

The Philippine flying lemur or Philippine colugo, known locally as kagwang, is one of two species of colugo or "flying lemurs". It is monotypic of its genus. Although it is called "flying lemur", the Philippine flying lemur is neither a lemur nor does it fly. Instead, it glides as it leaps among trees.

Fun Fact

Philippine colugos can glide over 100 metres between trees with almost no loss of altitude, thanks to the largest gliding membrane of any mammal — a sheet of skin stretching from fingertips to tail tip.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15-17 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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