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Hylopetes
''Hylopetes'' is a genus of flying squirrels. There are about 10 species. Species include: *Particolored flying squirrel - ''H. alboniger'' (Hodgson, 1836) *Bartel's flying squirrel - ''H. bartelsi'' Chasen, 1939 *Hainan flying squirrel - ''H. electilis'' (Glover Morrill Allen, Allen, 1925) *Palawan flying squirrel - ''H. nigripes'' (Thomas, 1893) *Indochinese flying squirrel - ''H. phayrei'' (Blyth, 1859) *Jentink's flying squirrel - ''H. platyurus'' (Fredericus Anna Jentink, Jentink, 1890) *Arrow flying squirrel - ''H. sagitta'' (Carl Linnaeus, Linnaeus, 1766) *Sipora flying squirrel - ''H. sipora'' Chasen, 1940 *Red-cheeked flying squirrel - ''H. spadiceus'' (Blyth, 1847) *Sumatran flying squirrel - ''H. winstoni'' (Sody, 1949) References Hylopetes, Rodent genera Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Squirrel
Flying squirrels (scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini) are a tribe (biology), tribe of 50 species of squirrels in the family (biology), family Squirrel, Sciuridae. Despite their name, they are not in fact capable of full flight in the same way as birds or bats, but they are able to gliding flight, glide from one tree to another with the aid of a patagium, a furred skin membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle. Their long tails also provide stability as they glide. Anatomically they are very similar to other squirrels with a number of adaptations to suit their lifestyle; their limb bones are longer and their hand bones, foot bones, and distal vertebrae are shorter. Flying squirrels are able to steer and exert control over their glide path with their limbs and tail. Molecular studies have shown that flying squirrels are Monophyly, monophyletic (having a common ancestor with no non-flying descendants) and originated some 18–20 million years ago. The genus ''Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hainan Flying Squirrel
The Hainan flying squirrel (''Hylopetes electilis'') is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Hainan Island in China. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Indochinese flying squirrel The Indochinese flying squirrel (''Hylopetes phayrei''), also known as Phayre's flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam Vietnam, officially the Socialis ... (''H. phayrei'') until a 2013 study found them to be distinct species. Both species have anatomical and genetic differences, as well as differences in pelage coloration. They are thought to have a relatively recent genetic divergence from one another. Nut Caching ''Hylopetes electilis'' is one of two squirrels (the other is Hylopetes alboniger that hang elliptical or oblate nuts securely in vegetation. They carve grooves into the nuts, using them to fix the nuts tightly between small intersecting twigs, reminiscent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Particolored Flying Squirrel
The particolored flying squirrel (''Hylopetes alboniger'') is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Himalayan large-eared flying squirrel (''Priapomys leonardi'') was formerly considered a subspecies of ''H. alboniger'', but phylogenetic analysis revealed that it occupies a completely different place in the taxonomy of flying squirrels, and it as thus classified as a distinct species in its own genus. Nut Caching ''Hylopetes alboniger'' is one of two squirrels (the other is '' Hylopetes phayrei electilis'') that hang elliptical or oblate nuts securely in vegetation. They carve grooves into the nuts, using them to fix the nuts tightly between small intersecting twigs, reminiscent of the mortise-tenon joint in carpentry Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palawan Flying Squirrel
The Palawan flying squirrel or ''tapilak'' (''Hylopetes nigripes'') is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Its population is decreasing as time goes on. It is a nocturnal species, and is mainly being destroyed by deforestation Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal and destruction of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use. Ab ... References Rodents of the Philippines Hylopetes Mammals described in 1893 Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas Endemic fauna of the Philippines Fauna of Palawan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrow Flying Squirrel
The arrow flying squirrel (''Hylopetes sagitta'') is a species of flying squirrel. It is endemic to Java and Bangka, Indonesia. The population is unknown as it has only been collected from a few localities. It is nocturnal and arboreal and may be found in primary and secondary forest. It is threatened by forest loss due to logging and agriculture and there are no known conservation actions. Phylogenetic evidence indicates that the grey-cheeked flying squirrel (''H. lepidus''), a widespread species described in 1822 and known from peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo Borneo () is the List of islands by area, third-largest island in the world, with an area of , and population of 23,053,723 (2020 national censuses). Situated at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia, it is one of the Greater Sunda ..., is conspecific with this species. References Hylopetes Mammals of Indonesia Endemic fauna of Indonesia Mammals described in 1766 Taxon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylopetes
''Hylopetes'' is a genus of flying squirrels. There are about 10 species. Species include: *Particolored flying squirrel - ''H. alboniger'' (Hodgson, 1836) *Bartel's flying squirrel - ''H. bartelsi'' Chasen, 1939 *Hainan flying squirrel - ''H. electilis'' (Glover Morrill Allen, Allen, 1925) *Palawan flying squirrel - ''H. nigripes'' (Thomas, 1893) *Indochinese flying squirrel - ''H. phayrei'' (Blyth, 1859) *Jentink's flying squirrel - ''H. platyurus'' (Fredericus Anna Jentink, Jentink, 1890) *Arrow flying squirrel - ''H. sagitta'' (Carl Linnaeus, Linnaeus, 1766) *Sipora flying squirrel - ''H. sipora'' Chasen, 1940 *Red-cheeked flying squirrel - ''H. spadiceus'' (Blyth, 1847) *Sumatran flying squirrel - ''H. winstoni'' (Sody, 1949) References Hylopetes, Rodent genera Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jentink's Flying Squirrel
The Jentink’s flying squirrel (''Hylopetes platyurus'') is a species of squirrel native to Indonesia and Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal constitutional monarchy consisting of States and federal territories of Malaysia, 13 states and thre .... They are nocturnal omnivores, and have an average body length of 131.27 mm and an average body mass of 56.98 grams.''(n.d) Hylopetes platyurus'' (Jentink 1890) Encyclopedia of Life. https://eol.org/pages/4466164/data Retrieved July 13, 2021 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1762407 Hylopetes Mammals described in 1890 Taxa named by Fredericus Anna Jentink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-cheeked Flying Squirrel
The red-cheeked flying squirrel (''Hylopetes spadiceus'') is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of about and a population of over 100 million, making it the world's List of countries and depende .... References Red-cheeked flying squirrel Rodents of Indonesia Rodents of Malaysia Rodents of Singapore Rodents of Myanmar Rodents of Vietnam Red-cheeked flying squirrel Red-cheeked flying squirrel Rodents of Thailand Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Rodents of Borneo {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indochinese Flying Squirrel
The Indochinese flying squirrel (''Hylopetes phayrei''), also known as Phayre's flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of about and a population of over 100 million, making it the world's List of countries and depende .... References Hylopetes Mammals described in 1859 Taxa named by Edward Blyth Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumatran Flying Squirrel
The Sumatran flying squirrel (''Hylopetes winstoni'') is a flying squirrel only found on the island of Sumatra. It is listed as data deficient on the IUCN red list. Originally discovered in 1949, it is known only from a single specimen. It is a nocturnal, arboreal creature, spending most of its life in the canopy. The Sumatran flying squirrel is threatened by a restricted range and habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease ... due to logging. Unlike most other flying squirrels, it does not have a membrane connecting to its tail. References External linksindonesianfauna.com Hylopetes Mammals of Indonesia Mammals described in 1949 Species known from a single specimen Taxa named by Henri Jacob Victor Sody {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bartel's Flying Squirrel
The Bartel's flying squirrel (''Hylopetes bartelsi'') is a rodent species in the family Sciuridae endemic to West Java, Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian Ocean, Indian and Pacific Ocean, Pacific oceans. Comprising over List of islands of Indonesia, 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, .... It inhabits subtropical and tropical forest. Name The Bartel's flying squirrel was named after Dutch naturalist Max Eduard Gottlieb Bartels. References Hylopetes Mammals of Indonesia Mammals described in 1939 Taxa named by Frederick Nutter Chasen Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sipora Flying Squirrel
The Sipora flying squirrel (''Hylopetes sipora'') is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... References Mammals of Indonesia Hylopetes Mammals described in 1940 Taxa named by Frederick Nutter Chasen Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Squirrel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
