Petaurista magnificus — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This species is limited to northern South Asia, southern China and western Southeast Asia. This species has been recorded from Bhutan, India and Nepal in South Asia at elevations of 1,500 to 2,240 m asl (Molur et al. 2005). In China, it is found in southern Xizang (Smith and Xie 2008). In Southeast Asia, the species is only found in western and northern Myanmar.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species lives in evergreen tropical and subtropical and broad-leafed forests from the lowlands up to 3,000 m. It seems to prefer deciduous forests (Molur et al. 2005, Smith and Xie 2008). They occupy nests with a round entrance at heights of 5–15 m above the ground (Smith and Xie 2008). They are reported to have a generation time of 7–8 years (Molur et al. 2005).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Observations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals, but one captive specimen lived 10.7 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Conservation

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List Assessment

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2010

Assessor/s
Molur, S.

Reviewer/s
Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) & Cox, N. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

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Justification

This species is listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining at nearly the rate required to qualify for listing in a threatened category.


History
  • 2008
    Near Threatened
    (IUCN 2008)
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/near threatened
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Population

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Population
It is a locally rare species over much of its range. In South Asia, there has reportedly been a quantitative decrease in the population (Molur et al. 2005).

Population Trend
Decreasing
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
Habitat loss and degradation due to non-timber plantations (cardamom and tea), small-scale logging, human encroachments, forest fires have been observed to be the major threats for this species in South Asia (Molur et al. 2005). Habitat at the type locality is lost (S.S. Saha pers. comm. 2005). It is hunted as a subsistence food source in some areas.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
The species is included in the Schedule II (Part II) of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. However, it is not known from any protected areas. Survey, taxonomic research and monitoring are recommended for this species (Molur et al. 2005).
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Wikipedia

Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel

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The Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista magnificus) is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is found in India and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ^ Molur, S. (2008). Petaurista magnificus. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 6 January 2009.
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