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12.1.5. The Namdapha Flying Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi)


It is a unique (the only one in its genus) flying squirrel that is restricted to a single valley in the Namdapha N.P. (or) W.L.S. in Arunachal Pradesh.

Habitat: Tropical forest.


Habitat / distribution: Found only in Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.


Threats: Hunted for food.