genus
Glaucomys
Glaucomys is a genus in the family Sciuridae. This database currently files 2 species under it.
- Species filed
- 2
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 0
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- 63.9 g – 166 g
Best-known members of Glaucomys
Ranked by popularity score.

Southern flying squirrel
Glaucomys volans

Northern flying squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus
How threatened is Glaucomys?
2 of 2 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 2 | 100% |
All species in Glaucomys
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern flying squirrel | Glaucomys volans | Sciuridae | Least Concern | 63.9 g | Not recorded |
| Northern flying squirrel | Glaucomys sabrinus | Sciuridae | Least Concern | 166 g | Not recorded |