Colugo
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Colugo
Cynocephalus variegatus
Colugos are amazing gliding mammals that live in the forests of Southeast Asia. They have a special skin flap that helps them glide from tree to tree like superheroes!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Colugo has soft, dense fur mottled in shades of grey and brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. Its large, forward-facing eyes are adapted for seeing in low light. A broad, fur-covered membrane, called a patagium, stretches from its neck to its fingertips, and down to its tail, giving it a unique square-like shape when spread.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderDermopteraFamilyCynocephalidaeGenusGaleopterus
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A baby colugo clings to its mother's belly during glides, safe within her patagium!
Colugos are so good at gliding that their feet are poor for walking on the ground!
Colugos can glide over 100 meters, further than a football field, without losing much height!
Despite their nickname 'flying lemurs', colugos are not true lemurs and cannot actually fly!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Glider
Colugos can glide amazing distances using their vast skin membrane, helping them travel efficiently between trees.
Ability
Stealth Camouflage
Colugos have mottled fur that perfectly mimics tree bark and lichen, helping them hide from predators.
Ability
Night Vision
Colugos have very large eyes that gather maximum light, helping them navigate and forage in the dark forest.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 34-42 cm
- Wingspan
- 70-120 cm
- Weight
- 0.9-1.75 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 60-150 days
Diet & Feeding
Colugos are gentle plant-eaters, enjoying leaves, flowers, and fruits found in their forest home.
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Tree sap
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
A common bird of prey
eaten by
Barred Eagle-Owl
Bubo sumatranus
Nocturnal hunter of mammals
eaten by
Reticulated Python
Malayopython reticulatus
Large arboreal snake
eats
Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
Eats leaves and fruits
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Regenerative
Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Colugo LemurFlying Lemur
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you ever see a colugo in the wild, admire them from a distance and don't try to touch or catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Colugo?
34-42 cm
What is Colugo's wingspan?
70-120 cm
How much does Colugo weigh?
0.9-1.75 kg
How long does Colugo live?
10-15 years
How fast can Colugo move?
20 km/h
What does Colugo eat?
Colugos are gentle plant-eaters, enjoying leaves, flowers, and fruits found in their forest home.
Where is Colugo usually found?
Forests
How does Colugo hunt?
Foraging
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