Wildlifeof China
Hainan Giant Flying Squirrel
Squirrels & Flying Squirrels
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Petaurista hainanus
Basic stats
Range
Hainan Island, China
Size
37–45cm head-body length; tail longer than body
The Hainan giant flying squirrel is confined to Hainan Island, China. Its head-body length is 37–45cm and its tail is longer than its body. The head is black or dark brown, the back is mottled orange-brown and black, and the belly is grey-white; the forearms and most of the gliding membrane are black-brown or chestnut. (Chinese Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- Where is the Hainan Giant Flying Squirrel found?
- Hainan Island, China
- How big is the Hainan Giant Flying Squirrel?
- 37–45cm head-body length; tail longer than body