Petaurus gracilis
Mahogany Glider
©Helen Sturney, Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service: Taxodermy Mahogany Glider (Petaurus gracilis)
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Diprotodontia
Family
Petauridae
Genus
Petaurus
Species
Petaurus gracilis
Status
endangered
Colours
Distinguishing features
The species gets its common name from its mahogany-brown belly and the similar colour of its patagium, or gliding membrane. The tail is covered in short hair, and is black on the underside.
These gliders are sexually dimorphic, with the males being larger than the females, although the latter usually have a longer tail in proportion to their body. In terms of their body length, females are marginally smaller but they have a slightly longer tail. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 26 cm (Body Length)
- Up to 40 cm (Tail length)
Weight
- Up to 0.5 kg
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is restricted to a very small area, between Ollera Creek south of Ingham and Tully in North Queensland, Australia.
The habitat consists mainly of open forest with many different flowering plants that provide year round food. (Wikipedia)
