Humboldt's Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys oregonensis
This is a small flying squirrel, similar in appearance to Glaucomys sabrinus. It has a brownish dorsal coat and a whitish underside.
How to identify
This is a small flying squirrel, similar in appearance to Glaucomys sabrinus. It has a brownish dorsal coat and a whitish underside.
Range
G. oregonensis is found in the Pacific Northwest, specifically western Oregon and Northern California.
Habitat
G. oregonensis inhabits coniferous forests.
Similar species
Until recently, G. oregonensis was considered a subspecies of G. sabrinus. It is smaller than most G. sabrinus and has genetic differences.
Name and etymology
Genus
Glaucomys
Greek for silvery (glaukos) mouse (mys)
Origin
Sources
- Palmer, Index Generum Mammalium (1904) ↗
Palmer, T. S. 1904. Index Generum Mammalium: a list of the genera and families of mammals. North American Fauna 23. Government Printing Office, Washington. https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.39809
Species epithet
oregonensis
Latin for from Oregon
Origin
Sources
- Wikipedia: Glaucomys oregonensis ↗
“Glaucomys oregonensis.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt's_flying_squirrel
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At a glance
Range
G. oregonensis is found in the Pacific Northwest, specifically western Oregon and Northern California.
Habitat
G. oregonensis inhabits coniferous forests.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap