Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)[1] (includes P. armillatus and P. minor)
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Mammalia
Infraclass:
Marsupialia
Order:
Diprotodontia
Family:
Pseudocheiridae
Genus:
Petauroides
Species:
P. volans
Binomial name
Petauroides volans
(Kerr, 1792)
Synonyms
Schoinobates volans
The southern greater glider (Petauroides volans),[2] also known as the southern and central greater glider,[3] is a species of large gliding marsupial native to the forests of southeastern Australia.[2] It is a vulnerable species per the IUCN Red List classification, but since 5 July 2022 is listed as endangered under the EPBC Act in Australia.[3] The main threats to its survival are climate change and logging.[4]
^Burbidge, A.A.; Woinarski, J. (2020) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. "Petauroides volans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T40579A166500472. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T40579A166500472.en. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
^ ab"Explore the Database". www.mammaldiversity.org. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
^ ab"Petauroides volans - Greater Glider (southern and central)". Species Profile and Threats Database. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australian Government. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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