Order Diprotodontia
Family Petauridae
Scientific Name
Petaurus norfolcensis
Thumbnail Description
They can glide up to 50m from tree to tree. They tend not to glide in captivity
Size and Weight
Adults:
(MALES)
BODY-LENGTH: 8–23 cm
TAIL: 22–33 cm
WEIGHT: 230 g (0.5 lbs)
Habitat
Dry sclerophyll forest, woodlands
Distribution
Southeastern Australia
Diet
Tree sap, mainly eucalyptus, red bloodwood trees, pollen, nectar, leaves, bark
Reproduction
1 – 2
Population
Unknown
Lifespan
4 – 6 years
Speed
Unknown
Home Range
Unknown
Predators
Dogs, cats, foxes, owls
Sounds
Unknown
Behavior
Unknown
Conservation Status
Least Concern
