Complex-Toothed Flying Squirrel
Trogopterus xanthipes (Milne-Edwards, 1867)
Also calledFuchi Wushu (zho) · Komplexzahngleithörnchen (deu) · poimuhammasliituri (fin) · poletucha horská (ces) · zębowiór chiński (pol) · Сложнозубая летяга (rus) · ミミゲモモンガ (jpn)
First described in: Ann. Sci. Nat. Zool. vol.8 p.376
Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
activity
Activity patterns. Complex-toothed Flying Squirrels are nocturnal and are thought to nest in caves that provide stable microclimates. They glide between clifffaces and nearby trees.
Sciuridae
biology_ecology
Habitat. Montane temperate forests of oak (Quercus, Fagaceae) and pine (Pinus, Pinaceae) at elevations of 1360 - 2750 m. The Complex-toothed Flying Squirrel is often associated with rocky cliffs and caves where it may nest.
Sciuridae
biology_ecology
Movements, Home range and Social organization. Complex-toothedFlying Squirrels nest alone and are generally intolerant of conspecifics when brought together in captivity.
Sciuridae
breeding
Breeding. The Complex-toothed Flying Squirrels reaches sexual maturity at c. 22 months ofage. Litters are 1 - 4 young; gestation reportedly lasts 78 - 89 days; and lactation is ¢. 105 days.
Sciuridae
Where it has been recorded
Recorded sightings
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 2437459.