northern flying squirrel

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Sciuridae (Squirrels)

Genus

Glaucomys

Species

Glaucomys sabrinus (northern flying squirrel)

Names in Other Languages

French grand polatouche

Similar Species in Glaucomys

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southern flying squirrel

Glaucomys volans

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern flying squirrel?

The scientific name of northern flying squirrel is Glaucomys sabrinus. It belongs to the genus Glaucomys.

What is the conservation status of northern flying squirrel?

northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does northern flying squirrel live?

northern flying squirrel is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does northern flying squirrel belong to?

northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) belongs to the genus Glaucomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Sciuridae.

Is northern flying squirrel endangered?

No, northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does northern flying squirrel belong to?

northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of northern flying squirrel?

The closest relatives of northern flying squirrel in the genus Glaucomys include southern flying squirrel.