Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista elegans
About the Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel
The spotted giant flying squirrel (Petaurista elegans), also known as the lesser giant flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in hill and mountain forests at altitudes of 200–4,000 m (660–13,120 ft) in Southeast Asia north to central China and the east Himalayan region, although the northern populations sometimes are regarded as separate species as the grey-headed giant flying squirrel (P. caniceps), Chindwin giant flying squirrel (P. sybilla) and P. marica....
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel?
The scientific name of the Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel is Petaurista elegans.
How many Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel sightings have been recorded?
29 observations of the Sunda Spotted Giant Flying Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.
