ENEndangered
Woolly Flying Squirrel
Eupetaurus cinereus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_woolly_flying_squirrel
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in SCIURIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Woolly Flying Squirrel classified as Endangered?
Woolly Flying Squirrel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Woolly Flying Squirrel live?
Woolly Flying Squirrel occurs in China, India, and Pakistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Woolly Flying Squirrel?
The main threats to Woolly Flying Squirrel are 2.1, 4.1, 5.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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