Northern glider
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phylum | Chordata | The northern glider (Petaurus abidi) is a species of marsupial in the family Petauridae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, becoming known to science in 1981 after being discovered in the Torricelli Mountains. he northern glider is Critically Endangered because its occurrence is less than 100 km2, all individuals are located within a single area, and a continuing decline of its habitat quality due to deforestation and human encroachment. They also face a major threat from hunting.
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class | Mammalia | |
infraclass | metatheria | |
order | Diprotodontia | |
family | Petauridae | |
genus | Petaurus | |
species | P. abidi |