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Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista alborufus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="red-and-white-giant-flying-squirrel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(동물)
Phylum
Chordata
(척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia
(포유류)
Order
Rodentia
(설치류)
Family
Sciuridae
(Squirrels)
Genus
Petaurista
Species
Petaurista alborufus
(Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel)
Names in Other Languages
Chinese
Hongbai Wushu
Similar Species in Petaurista
Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista nobilis
Near Threatened
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 Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista petaurista
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel?
The scientific name of Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel is Petaurista alborufus. It belongs to the genus Petaurista.
What is the conservation status of Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel?
Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista alborufus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel belong to?
Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista alborufus) belongs to the genus Petaurista, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.
Is Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel endangered?
No, Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista alborufus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel belong to?
Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista alborufus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel?
The closest relatives of Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel in the genus Petaurista include Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel, Chinese Giant Flying Squirrel, Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Flying Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel.
Genus Petaurista — 6 Species
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Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista nobilis
Chinese Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista xanthotis
Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista magnificus
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LC
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Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista alborufus
Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista philippensis
Red Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista petaurista
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