Petinomys genibarbis (Horsfield, 1822)
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.6840226 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/064D0660-FFFB-ED07-FA1E-F36EFB32F27C |
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Diego |
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Petinomys genibarbis |
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Whiskered Flying Squirrel
Petinomys genibarbis View in CoL
French: Polatouche a moustaches / German: Schnurrbart-Gleithrnchen / Spanish: Ardilla voladora bigotuda
Taxonomy. Pteromys genibarbis Horsfield, 1822 ,
“Pugar, E Java, Indonesia.”
This species is monotypic.
Distribution. Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Bangka I, and E Java.
Descriptive notes. Head-body 142-195 mm, tail 155-192 mm; weight 52-110 g. The Whiskered Flying Squirrel is chestnut on shoulders, more orange on rump, and grayer brown on tail. Crown and shoulders are grayer on some individuals. Gliding membrane is darker brown, with white margin. Ventral surface varies from white or cream on chin to more salmon on abdomen and hindlegs and particularly glide membrane edges. The Whiskered Flying Squirrel has pronounced bump on each cheek with long tufts of black whiskers.
Habitat. Old and secondary lowland forests and adjacent plantations.
Food and Feeding. There is no information available for this species.
Breeding. Gestation of the Whiskered Flying Squirrel is ¢.53 days, and females give birth to one precocial young.
Activity patterns. Whiskered Flying Squirrels are nocturnal.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Vulnerable on The IUCN Red List. The Whiskered Flying Squirrelis threatened by habitat loss due to logging and agriculture. Current population trend is decreasing. It occurs in several protected areas. More surveys and basic research onits distribution, population status, and natural history are needed to better understand threats and useful conservation action.
Bibliography. Corbet & Hill (1992), Francis & Duckworth (2008b), Francis & Gumal (2008a), Hayssen (2008a), Jackson (2012), Jackson & Thorington (2012), Medway (1969), Muul & Liat (1971), Payne & Francis (1985), Phillipps & Phillipps (2016), Thorington & Darrow (2000), Thorington & Heaney (1981), Thorington, Koprowski et al. (2012), Thorington, Pitassy & Jansa (2002), Thorington, Schennum et al. (2005), Wilson et al. (2006).
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