Flying Squirrel (pteromyini) is a mammal type animal. It usually inhabits forest and woodland. The weight of this animal is about 56g - 175g (2oz - 6oz) and average life span is 5 - 8 years. Cats. coyote, raccoon predators are the dangerous creatures for flying squirrels. Look up the table below for more information.
Facts about flying squirrels
Name | Flying Squirrel |
Main Prey | Nuts, berries, eggs |
Distinctive Features | Small body size and furry glide membrane |
Weight | 56g - 175g (2oz - 6oz) |
Genus | Pteromyini |
Average Litter Size | 4 |
Size (H) | 20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in) |
Class | Mammalia |
Order | Rodentia |
Predators | Cats. coyote, raccoon |
Skin Type | Fur |
Habitat | Forest and woodland |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Scientific Name | Pteromyini |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Life Span | 5 - 8 years |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Type | Mammal |
Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Colour | Black, brown, grey, white, tan |
Family | Sciuridae |
Phylum | Chordata |