How to Identify Petauridae
Petauridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Petauridae Species
Dactylopsila trivirgata Gray, 1858
Dactylopsila trivirgata Gray, 1858
Dactylopsila trivirgata, the striped possum, is a little-known insect-eating mar…
Petaurus australis Shaw, 1791
Petaurus australis Shaw, 1791
Petaurus australis, the yellow-bellied glider, is an arboreal nocturnal gliding …
Petaurus norfolcensis (Kerr, 1792)
Petaurus norfolcensis (Kerr, 1792)
Petaurus norfolcensis, the squirrel glider, is a nocturnal Australian gliding po…
Petaurus breviceps Waterhouse, 1838
Petaurus breviceps Waterhouse, 1838
Petaurus breviceps, the sugar glider, is a small nocturnal arboreal gliding mars…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Petauridae?
Petauridae animals belong to the Diprotodontia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Petauridae?
Petauridae is classified in the order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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