The mahogany glider (Petaurus gracilis) is an endangered gliding possum [3] native to a small region of coastal Queensland in Australia.

Mahogany gliders are tree-dwelling animals. When moving among the treetops, they usually glide with their membrane outstretched. These animals are able to glide up to 60 meters at a time. Mahogany gliders are extremely silent species, remaining virtually silent even when defending their home range from intruders.

The mahogany glider has the smallest distribution of all glider species in Australia. They are found in a very restricted area of the Far North Queensland coast, primarily below 100 m elevation. They are known to occur between Ollera Creek (40 km south of Ingham) and Hull River near Tully.

2024年9月3日 · The elusive mahogany glider gets its name from its rich brown mahogany colour and the importance of the swamp mahogany tree, Lophostemon suaveolens, in its habitat. Mahogany gliders are culturally significant to First Nations peoples.

Ma­hogany glid­ers are the sec­ond largest species of glider in Aus­tralia and are ap­prox­i­mately 600 mm in length from head to the tip of their tail when fully grown. Adult males weigh from 337 to 500 g while fe­males weigh from 310 to 450 g. They are grey and brown in color with a long black stripe along the back of their coat.

Mahogany gliders, a captivating species native to Australia, attain an impressive size of approximately 600 mm from head to tail upon reaching maturity. Distinguishing themselves as the second largest gliders in their homeland, these creatures exhibit notable variations in weight between genders.

2005年1月8日 · The mahogany glider weighs an average of about 350 g (13 oz). It occupies a mosaic of habitats dominated by medium to low woodland on swampy coastal plains and extensive beach ridges, at an altitude between sea level and 120 m (400'). It is found in areas of very high, seasonal precipitation.

Petaurus gracilis (De Vis, 1883) is a gliding possum commonly known as the mahogany glider. This species is endemic to open sclerophyll woodland between Tully and Ingham in North Queensland, Australia. Within its distribution P. gracilis occurs in forests dominated by trees of the genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Melaleuca, and Acacia.

The Mahogany Glider, also known as the Petaurus gracilis, is a small nocturnal marsupial native to the rainforests of northeastern Australia. This unique creature has a distinctive mahogany-colored fur, which helps it blend seamlessly with the dense foliage of its habitat.

The Mahogany Glider (Petaurus gracilis) is an enchanting little mammal that captures the hearts of those fortunate enough to encounter it in the wild. This