Krefft's glider

No, Krefft's glider (Petaurus notatus) was officially recognized as a distinct species separate from the sugar glider following a major taxonomic study in 2020. While they look very similar, researchers used genetic and morphological analysis to split these gliding possums into different classifications.

Krefft's glider is native to eastern and northern Australia, where it thrives in forested habitats. Like other gliding possums, this small marsupial uses a membrane between its wrists and ankles to glide effortlessly from tree to tree.

The species was separated from the sugar glider in a 2020 study published by Australian researchers. This reclassification helped explain the significant genetic variations seen across different populations of what was formerly grouped under the single species Petaurus breviceps.

As an omnivorous marsupial, Krefft's glider primarily feeds on the sweet sap of eucalyptus and acacia trees. They also actively forage for nectar, pollen, and small insects in the forests of eastern and northern Australia.