Long-eared Flying Squirrel

Idiurus macrotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Anomaluridae

About

The long-eared flying mouse or long-eared scaly-tailed flying squirrel, is a species of flying mouse from western and central Africa. It is not actually a squirrel, nor a mouse, though it is a rodent. Not much is known about them because they are very hard to keep alive in captivity.

Fun Fact

It is not actually a squirrel, nor a mouse, though it is a rodent.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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