Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista nobilis
Near Threatened
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About
The Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) is a species in the genus Petaurista. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Petaurista
Species
Petaurista nobilis
(Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel)
Similar Species in Petaurista
Chinese Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista xanthotis
Least Concern
Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista magnificus
Least Concern
Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista philippensis
Least Concern
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Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista alborufus
Least Concern
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Red Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista petaurista
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel?
The scientific name of Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel is Petaurista nobilis. It belongs to the genus Petaurista.
What is the conservation status of Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel?
Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel belong to?
Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) belongs to the genus Petaurista, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
What kingdom does Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel belong to?
Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel in the genus Petaurista include Chinese Giant Flying Squirrel, Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Flying Squirrel, Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel.
Genus Petaurista — 6 Species
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LC
LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
Chinese Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista xanthotis
🐾
NT
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Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista nobilis
Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista magnificus
Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista philippensis
Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista alborufus
Red Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista petaurista
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