JAPANESE DWARF FLYING SQUIRREL or MOMONGA
Pteromys momonga
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The Momonga is a type of flying squirrel.
Its body is 4-5" long (14–20cm) and the tail length is also 4-5" long (10–14cm). It weighs 5-6 ounces (150–220g). It is much smaller than the Japanese giant flying squirrel which can reach 3-½ pounds (1500g). Its back is covered with grey brown hair, and its belly is white. It has large eyes and a flattened tail. It is exceedingly cute.
It inhabits sub-alpine forests in Japan. It is nocturnal, and during the day it rests in holes in trees. It eats seeds, fruit, tree leaves, buds and bark. It can leap from tree to tree using a gliding membrane.
It faces threats from habitat destruction.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_dwarf_flying_squirrel
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