Taiwan Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista lena
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The red and white giant flying squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is a very large, dark rufous-red, buff and white flying squirrel found in forests at altitudes of 800–3,500 m (2,600–11,500 ft) in mainland China and 1,200–3,750 m (3,940–12,300 ft) in Taiwan, although the population of the latter island is distinctive and likely better regarded as a separate species, the Taiwan giant flying squirrel. Additionally, the red and white giant flying squirrel possibly ranges into northeastern South Asia and far northern Mainland Southeast Asia. This squirrel has a wide range and is relatively common, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
The red and white giant flying squirrel has been called the largest flying squirrel, although a few other species match at least some of its dimensions.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in Asia has led to the hypothesis that they originated there.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance