Sugar Glider
Petaurus breviceps
About the Sugar Glider
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel. They have very similar habits and appearance to the flying squirrel, despite not being closely related—an example of convergent evolution. The scientific name, Petaurus breviceps, translates from Latin as "short-headed rope-dancer", a reference to
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sugar Glider?
The scientific name of the Sugar Glider is Petaurus breviceps.
How many Sugar Glider sightings have been recorded?
1,135 observations of the Sugar Glider have been recorded on iNaturalist.
