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Sugar Glider
IntermediateSugar glider
Small marsupial that glides using a membrane. Sweet-loving and bonds closely with owners. Nocturnal and highly social.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
16-21cm (30cm with tail) / 100-160g
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Specialized diet, fruits, insects, nectar
About
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small arboreal marsupial native to the forests of Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Adults measure 12–17 cm in body length with a tail of similar length, and weigh 80–160 g. A thin membrane called a patagium stretches from the fifth finger to the first toe, enabling the animal to glide distances of up to 50 meters between trees. Sugar gliders are highly social animals that naturally live in groups and suffer significantly from isolation; keeping at least a pair is strongly recommended. They are strictly nocturnal and require a tall, vertical cage with branches, a nest box, and enrichment items. Diet should mimic their natural intake of insects, nectar, and fruit. Optimal temperature is 24–30 °C; they are highly susceptible to cold. Common health concerns include metabolic bone disease from calcium deficiency, stress-related illness, and malnutrition. Captive lifespan is 12–15 years.
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Basic Info
Origin
Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
16-21cm (30cm with tail) / 100-160g
Temperature
18〜26℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Specialized diet, fruits, insects, nectar
Care Guide
Care Specifications
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Sugar glider Waterhouse, 1838
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
フクロモモンガ(Petaurus breviceps)はCITES非掲載・特定外来生物/特定動物いずれも非該当の合法ペット。
Sources: Petaurus breviceps IUCN LC (not CITES-listed) / 環境省 特定動物リスト
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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