Humboldt's Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys oregonensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

Humboldt's flying squirrel is one of three species of the genus Glaucomys, the only flying squirrels found in North America. The squirrel was named after the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and California's Humboldt County, which is one of the areas inhabited by the squirrel.

Fun Fact

The squirrel was named after the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and California's Humboldt County, which is one of the areas inhabited by the squirrel.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in coniferous and mixed coniferous forests from southern British Columbia to southern California.

Diet

Feed on a variety of plant material as well as tree sap, fungi, insects, carrion, bird eggs and nestlings.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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