Biak flying squirrel bag

Biak flying squirrel bag
Systematics
Subclass :	Marsupials (Marsupialia)
Superordinate :	Australidelphia
Order :	Diprotodontia
Family :	Glide pouches (Petauridae)
Genre :	Gliding squirrel bucket ( Petaurus )
Type :	Biak flying squirrel bag
Scientific name
	Petaurus biacensis
	Ulmer , 1940

Distribution area of the Biak Gleithörnchenbeutler

The Biak-petaurus ( Petaurus biacensis ) is only on the Schouten Islands Biak and Supiori located on the northern edge of the Cenderawasih Bay off the northern coast of New Guinea occurring type of gliders (Petauridae).

features

The Biak flying squirrel bag reaches a head body length of 14 to 15 cm, has a 14 to 18 cm long tail and weighs 88 to 100 g. The species can be distinguished from all other flying squirrel bucket by its small size and its yellow-brown to chocolate-brown fur.

Habitat and way of life

The Biak Gleithörnchenbeutlers occurs in primary forests on limestone and in secondary forests. The species is also found in weedy gardens and plantations. Little is known about the way of life of the Biak flying squirrel bucket. The animals are largely tree-dwelling (arboreal), but now and then also go to the ground. Some were caught while eating bananas. The females get one to two young animals per litter.

Danger

The IUCN classifies the Biak Gleithörnchenbeutler as Least Concern . The reason is the frequency of the animals, despite the relatively small distribution area of less than 3000 km². In addition, the species also tolerates some human transformation, and some parts of the range are protected. Dog and house cat pursuits are unlikely to be a problem for the species.

supporting documents

↑ ^a ^b ^c Stephen Jackson: Family Petauridae (Striped Possums, Leadbeater's Possum and Lesser Gliders). P. 562 in Don E. Wilson , Russell A. Mittermeier : Handbook of the Mammals of the World - Volume 5. Monotremes and Marsupials. Lynx Editions, 2015, ISBN 978-84-96553-99-6
↑ Petaurus biacensis in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2016 Posted by: Leary, T. Wright, D., Hamilton, S., Singadan, R. Menzies, J., Bonaccorso, F. Salas, L. , Dickman, C. & Helgen, K., 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

[HMW-1] Stephen Jackson: Family Petauridae (Striped Possums, Leadbeater's Possum and Lesser Gliders). P. 562 in Don E. Wilson , Russell A. Mittermeier : Handbook of the Mammals of the World - Volume 5. Monotremes and Marsupials. Lynx Editions, 2015, ISBN 978-84-96553-99-6

[IUCN-2] Petaurus biacensis in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2016 Posted by: Leary, T. Wright, D., Hamilton, S., Singadan, R. Menzies, J., Bonaccorso, F. Salas, L. , Dickman, C. & Helgen, K., 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2018.