Jentink's Flying Squirrel
Hylopetes platyurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusHylopetes (Arrow-tailed Flying Squirrels)
- SpeciesHylopetes platyurus (Jentink's Flying Squirrel)
1 Verified sightings at Kinabalu Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Jentink's Flying Squirrel
The Jentink’s flying squirrel (Hylopetes platyurus) is a species of squirrel native to Indonesia and Malaysia. They are nocturnal omnivores, and have an average body length of 131.27 mm and an average body mass of 56.98 grams. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jentink's Flying Squirrel in Kinabalu Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kinabalu Park
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Pale Giant Squirrel
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Low's Squirrel
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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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.