Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Sciuridae Scientific name Hylopetes nigripes Higher classification Hylopetes Order Rodent | |
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Similar Hose's pygmy flying squ, Hylopetes, Thomas's flying squirrel, Afghan flying squirrel, Bhutan giant flying squirrel | ||
The Palawan flying squirrel or tapilak (Hylopetes nigripes) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Its population is decreasing as time goes on. It is a nocturnal species, and is mainly being destroyed by deforestation
References
Palawan flying squirrel Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA