Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Sciuridae Scientific name Petaurista xanthotis Higher classification Petaurista Order Rodent | |
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Similar Hodgson's giant flying squirrel, Bhutan giant flying squirrel, Groove‑toothed flying squirrel, Petaurista, Hose's pygmy flying squ | ||
The Chinese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista xanthotis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to China and Laos .
This squirrel inhabits high elevation spruce forests in China. It feeds nocturnally on young shoots, leaves, and pine nuts. It nests in trees but does not hibernate. Its litter size averages two.
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