Mentawai Flying Squirrel

Iomys sipora

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Mentawi flying squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Indonesia where it is only known from the Mentawai Islands. Its natural habitat is lowland tropical primary forest below 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Indonesia where it is only known from the Mentawai Islands (Sipura and North Pagai).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Indonesia where it is only known from the Mentawai Islands (Sipura and North Pagai).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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