Thomas's Flying Squirrel
Aeromys thomasi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusAeromys
- SpeciesAeromys thomasi (Thomas's Flying Squirrel)
About the Thomas's Flying Squirrel
Thomas's flying squirrel (Aeromys thomasi) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is one of two species in the genus Aeromys. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. Thorington, R.W. Jr; Hoffman, R.S. (2005). "Family Sciuridae". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 754–818. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Thomas's Flying Squirrel in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Thomas's Flying Squirrel in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Thomas's Flying Squirrel sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Thomas's Flying Squirrel in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
March has the highest sighting rate for Thomas's Flying Squirrel in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.