petaurista

/pɛːˈtɔːrɪstə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree squirrel native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

“The petaurista was observed by the wildlife researcher during her study in the Indonesian rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • Flying squirrel
  • tree squirrel

Antonyms

  • ground squirrel