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Red giant flying squirrel

Red giant flying squirrel
Photo: Prashanthns · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Red giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) is an omnivorous mammal native to Asia.

Scientific name
Petaurista petaurista
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Sciuridae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Weight
2 kg
Length
41 cm
Activity
Nocturnal
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Red giant flying squirrel eat?

The red giant flying squirrel is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Red giant flying squirrel?

The red giant flying squirrel weighs around 2 kg and measures about 41 cm.

Where do Red giant flying squirrels live?

Red giant flying squirrels are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the red giant flying squirrel endangered?

The red giant flying squirrel is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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