Biak glider explained

The Biak glider (Petaurus biacensis) is a species of marsupial in the family Petauridae. It is endemic to the Schouten Islands in the western region of Papua Province, Indonesia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of Petaurus breviceps (sugar glider); there is still uncertainty regarding its status as a distinct species.

The Biak glider ranges in length from and in weight from .[1]

Distribution

Biak, Supiori and Owi isles.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Di Qual. Adrian. 15 December 2008. Gliders @ UNSW - Biology and Conservation. The University of New South Wales.
  2. Wilson & Reeder's Mammal Species of the World: Taxonomic Browser : Petaurus biacensis ; Smithsonian Institution