Genus Aeromys Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Sciuridae Scientific name Aeromys tephromelas | |
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Higher classification Large black flying squirrel Similar Large black flying squirrel, Flying squirrel, Squirrel, Smoky flying squirrel, Temminck's flying squirrel | ||
The black flying squirrel or large black flying squirrel (Aeromys tephromelas) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia; its habitat is primary and secondary forests and gardens where it uses tree hollows. It feeds on fruits, nuts and other vegetable matter. It is likely not threatened and is adaptable to habitat loss.
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