Petinomys crinitus (Hollister, 1911)
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Petinomys crinitus |
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Basilan Flying Squirrel
Petinomys crinitus View in CoL
French: Polatouche de Basilan / German: Basilan-Gleithdrnchen / Spanish: Ardilla voladora de Basilan
Other common names: Mindanao Flying Squirrel
Taxonomy. Sciuropterus crinitus Hollister, 1911 ,
“Basilan I, Philippines.”
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao, and Basilan Is in the S Philippines.
Descriptive notes. Head-body mean 310 mm, tail mean 260 mm; weight mean 1-1 kg. The Basilan Flying Squirrel is smaller than the Mindanao Flying Squirrel (P. mindanensis) but similar to but slightly smaller than the Palawan Flying Squirrel (Hylopetes nignipes). The Basilan Flying Squirrel is the largest species of Petinomys. It has small ears, each with three tufts of hair, one below, and one on each side; grayish brown feet; and brown tail that is rather distichous and blacker at tip. Dorsum is chestnut-brown.
Habitat. Lowlands to montane forests. The Basilan Flying Squirrel seems to prefer oak (Quercus, Fagaceae) woodlands at high elevations and primary stands.
Food and Feeding. There is no information available for this species.
Breeding. There is no information available for this species.
Activity patterns. There is no specific information available for this species, but the Basilan Flying Squirrel is nocturnal and arboreal.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. Current population trend of the Basilan Flying Squirrel is stable. Due to its preference for primary habitat, it is likely at risk because offorest clearing for timber and agriculture. Habitat destruction at high elevations in its distribution has been minor. More surveys and basic research on its distribution, population status, and natural history are needed to better understand threats and useful conservation action.
Bibliography. Heaney & Rabor (1982), Heaney et al. (2006), Jackson (2012), Jackson & Thorington (2012), duPont & Rabor (1973), Thorington et al. (2012).
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