General Description
Body fur grey with a dark stripe along the middle of the head and along the back. Underparts white. End of tail black. Gliding membrane of skin between the elbow and ankle. Body up to 23 cm, tail up to 30 cm.
Biology
Squirrel Gliders can glide for up to 50 m between trees and steer by moving their tail or legs. Their calls sound similar to honking. Like other possums, they suffer from the predation of owls, goannas and domestic cats.
Distribution
Eastern mainland Australia.
Habitat
Dry woodlands.
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Brief Id
Gliding membrane, stripe on head and back, black tip of tail.
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Colours
Grey, White, Black
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When Active
Nocturnal
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Diet
Omnivore
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Diet Categories
Insects, Arthropods, Nectar
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Vulnerable, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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Common Name
Squirrel Glider
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Species Name
norfolcensis
