Aeromys tephromelas

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Title

Aeromys tephromelas

Subject

Taxonomy
Kingdom     : Animalia
Phylum       : Chordata
Class          : Mammalia
Order         : Rodentia
Family        : Sciuridae
Genus        : Aeromys
Species      : Aeromys tephromelas

Common Name
  • Black Flying Squirrel
  • Tupai Terbang Hitam (Malay)
  • Black Giant Flying Squirrel (English)
  • Large Black Flying Squirrel (English)

Description

Morphology/ physical description
Its dorsal fur is dark brown to black, and the underside is dark brown to dark grey. The head is small and the tail long. Flying Squirrels possess a supple skin flap which extends from the length of the body to all four feet 



Habitat and Ecology
inhabit both primary and secondary forests in the lowlands and foothills of mountains in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Large trees provide potential nesting cavities for this nocturnal species. Because they have been found near human villages in Malaysia. 
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Data deficient



Ecosystem role
they may disperse seeds, pollinate flowers, or spread fungal spores 



Economic importance
Because so little is known about black flying squirrels, no conclusive economic benefits are listed for this species 

Creator

Aeromys tephromelas (Günther, 1873)

Publisher

Intan Rabitah Mustafa

Contributor

Intan Rabitah Mustafa

Language

English

Collection

Kingdom Animalia

Citation

Aeromys tephromelas (Günther, 1873), “Aeromys tephromelas,” BIDARA, accessed July 16, 2025, https://bidara.uthm.edu.my/items/show/15.

Output Formats

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