Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Sciuridae Petaurista Petaurista mishmiensis

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Geographic Range

This species is known from the Mishmi Hills area of north-east India, bordering China, at elevations from 600 to 1600 m a.s.l. Its distribution likely includes the Siang and Lohit river valleys in China.

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Population

Common.

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Habitat

It lives in broadleaf and coniferous subtropical and temperate montane forest.

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Use Trade

This species is hunted for its meat but is not specifically targeted by hunters. It is occasionally killed in festivals or ritual hunts. The skins may be preserved.

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Threats

This species is currently experience negligible declines due to hunting, construction, an increased human population, and shifting agriculture. However, in the future these and other threats, such as the construction of hydroelectric dams, are likely to result in slow and significant declines.

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Specific Threats

  • 5.1.1 Intentional use (species is the target)
  • 2.1.1 Shifting agriculture
  • 4.1 Roads & railroads
  • 3.3 Renewable energy

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Conservation Actions

This species’ range includes the Dibang Widlife Sanctuary.

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Specific Actions

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    Red List Rationale

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    Bibliography

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    Choudhury, A.U. (2013). The mammals of North East India. Gibbon Books & The Rhino Foundation for nature in NE India with support from COA, Taiwan, Guwahati, India. 432pp.
    Choudhury, A.U. (2009). One more new flying squirrel of the genus Petaurista Link, 1795 from Arunachal Pradesh in north east India. Newsletter & Journal of The Rhino Foundation for nature in NE India 8: 26-32, plates.

    Posted by anwaruddin59-_cho... about 10 years ago
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