Common Giant Flying Squirrel

Petaurista philippensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Indian giant flying squirrel, also called the large brown flying squirrel or the common giant flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is capable of gliding flight using a skin membrane, the patagium, stretched between front and hind legs. It is found in mainland Southeast and South Asia, and southern and central China.

Fun Fact

It is capable of gliding flight using a skin membrane, the patagium, stretched between front and hind legs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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