Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel

Petaurista nobilis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Bhutan giant flying squirrel, also known as the Gray's giant flying squirrel or noble giant flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. This species lives in Himalayan forests and it is one of the largest flying squirrels. Like other flying squirrels, it is mainly nocturnal and able to glide long distances between trees by spreading out its patagium, skin between its limbs.

Fun Fact

This species lives in Himalayan forests and it is one of the largest flying squirrels.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to central and eastern Nepal, Bhutan, and the Indian states of Sikkim, far northern West Bengal, and western and central Arunachal Pradesh.

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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