Sumatran Flying Squirrel (Hylopetes winstoni) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Sumatran Flying Squirrel

Hylopetes winstoni

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Sumatran flying squirrel is a flying squirrel only found on the island of Sumatra. It is listed as data deficient on the IUCN red list. Originally discovered in 1949, it is known only from a single specimen. It is a nocturnal, arboreal creature, spending most of its life in the canopy. The Sumatran flying squirrel is threatened by a restricted range and habitat loss due to logging. Unlike most other flying squirrels, it does not have a membrane connecting to its tail.

Fun Fact

It is listed as data deficient on the IUCN red list.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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