Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia, often at elevations up to 800 meters. It prefers dense canopy cover for gliding and nesting in tree hollows or foliage. Geographic range is limited to the Selangor region and nearby areas.
Diet
The Selangor pygmy flying squirrel feeds mainly on fruits, insects, and nectar, often foraging in the canopy at night. It uses its gliding ability to move between food sources like figs and other tree fruits. Feeding behavior includes caching food in tree crevices for later consumption.
Behavior
This squirrel is nocturnal and arboreal, spending most of its time in trees and gliding up to 50 meters between them. It is generally solitary, with individuals maintaining small territories and communicating through soft vocalizations. Notable behaviors include nesting in tree holes and being agile climbers to evade threats.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status is Data Deficient due to limited data, but habitat loss from deforestation is a major threat. Population trends are unknown, though declining trends are suspected in fragmented forests.