Mishmi Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Mishmi Giant Flying Squirrel

Petaurista mishmiensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Mishmi giant flying squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. First described in 2009 from East Himalayan forests at altitudes of 600–1,600 m (2,000–5,200 ft) in the Mishmi Hills of northeastern Arunachal Pradesh in India, the taxonomic status and position of this giant flying squirrel is not fully resolved.

Fun Fact

First photograph of Mishmi giant flying squirrel in the wild".

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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