What is namdapha flying squirrel?
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Namdapha Flying Squirrel
The Namdapha%20Flying%20Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi) is a critically endangered species of flying squirrel discovered in Namdapha%20National%20Park in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- Discovery & Taxonomy: It was first described in 1981 based on a single specimen. It belongs to the genus Biswamoyopterus.
- Conservation Status: Due to the extremely limited number of observations and potential threats to its habitat, it is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. There have been no confirmed sightings since the original discovery.
- Appearance: It is a large flying squirrel, characterized by reddish-brown fur and a broad patagium (the gliding membrane).
- Threats: The primary threats are assumed to be habitat%20loss due to deforestation and hunting.
- Distribution: Currently known only from the type locality in Namdapha National Park, making it one of the rarest and most localized mammals in the world. Further surveys are needed to determine its current distribution and population size.