Sunda Colugo
Galeopterus variegatus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Dermoptera · Cynocephalidae
About
The Sunda flying lemur, also called Malayan flying lemur and Malayan colugo, is the sole colugo species of the genus Galeopterus. It is native to Southeast Asia from southern Myanmar, Thailand, southern Vietnam, Malaysia to Singapore and Indonesia and listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Although it is called "flying lemur", it cannot fly but glides among trees and is strictly arboreal. It is active at night, and feeds on soft plant parts such as young leaves, shoots, flowers, and fruits. It is a forest-dependent species.
Fun Fact
Sunda colugos are not flying lemurs (they don't fly and aren't lemurs) — they glide using a membrane called a patagium that stretches from fingertips to tail, and genetic studies show they are the closest living relatives of primates.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical rainforests
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15-17 years
Threats
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Illegal Logging