Least ConcernPallas's Squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
One of the 13 squirrels on WAnimals
Mammals · Rodentia · Sciuridae
Biswamoyopterus biswasi
At extremely high risk of imminent extinction in the wild.
The Namdapha flying squirrel is a nocturnal, arboreal flying squirrel endemic to India, classified as critically endangered because of habitat destruction. It was first collected at Deban on 27 April 1981. There are no estimates of its population, but its habitat is known to be Mesua ferrea forest, generally on hills near the Noa Dihing watershed in north-eastern India.
Weight
1.3 kg – 1.9 kg
Size
40 cm – 42 cm
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Very hard
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biswamoyopterus_biswasi
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The namdapha flying squirrel is classified as critically endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 1 protected area — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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