Photographic record of Kashmir Gliding Squirrel Eoglaucomys fimbriatus (J.E. Gray, 1837) from the Gurez Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Around 48 species of gliding squirrels are present in the world; found mainly in tropical regions of North America, Eurasia, and southeastern Asia. The Kashmir Gliding Squirrel Eoglaucomys fimbriatus is a rare species of rodent that belongs to the family Sciuridae. It is a nocturnal species, resting during the daytime in tree shelters and emerging at night to feed. This paper documents the direct sighting of the Kashmir Gliding Squirrel from the Gurrai Nallah, Gurez Valley of Jammu & Kashmir.
Source: Journal of Threatened Taxa
Authors: G. Mustufa Lone, Bilal A. Bhat, Mir Shabir Hussain, Arif Nabi Lone
Institution: University of Kashmir
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $600
OpenAlex ID: W4404721751