Notes on the collections of the Selangor pygmy flying squirrel, Petaurillus kinlochii (RODENTIA: Sciuridae) in Malaysia

Abstract

Selangor pygmy flying squirrel, Petaurillus kinlochii, was classified as “Data Deficient” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List 2016. Scarce information of this species has driven the study on five dry study skin specimens in the Biomedical Museum, IMR and aimed at detailing more information on the morphology of the specimens. These specimens were featured prominently for their distinguished feature of flattened, feather-like white-tipped tails. It is also targeted at updating their procuring records and remeasuring the length of head to body (HB), tails (T), ears (E) and hind foot (HF). The five specimens consisted of HB (80-96 mm), T (61-94 mm), HF (17-20 mm) and E (10-16 mm); and were only discovered in Selangor. Scientists or interest groups are encouraged to access the species collections for further research explorations and collaborations.