🌿Native Nature

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Pteromys volans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Pteromys

About

The Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans) is an Old World flying squirrel with a range from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Coast in the east. It is the only species of flying squirrel found in Europe. It is considered vulnerable within the European Union where it is now found only in Finland, Estonia and Latvia out of the 28 countries in the Union.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Siberian Flying Squirrel?
The scientific name of Siberian Flying Squirrel is Pteromys volans.
What kingdom does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Siberian Flying Squirrel belong to?
Siberian Flying Squirrel belongs to the genus Pteromys.