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There are three species of genuine mahogany: Swietenia mahagoni, which is native to southern Florida, USA, the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and Hispaniola; Swietenia macrophylla, which is native to Central and South America and many Caribbean islands; and Swietenia humilis, which is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. S. mahogoni is considered endangered as a result of logging and habitat destruction, and the other two species are vulnerable for the same reasons. These species are at least partially protected by law in their native habitats. Interestingly, S. macrophylla is an invasive species in places where it isn't native, such as the Philippines, because it grows quickly in diverse light conditions and crowds out native plants.
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When did the mahogany glider become endangered?
The mahogany glider is not endangered. Its conservation status is "threatened".
How big is a mahogany glider?
The mahogany glider is the second largest of the six species of glider. A mature mahogany glider is about 60cm in length from head to tail, and weighs from 300 - 450 grams.
Is the Mahogany Glider a possum?
Yes. All gliders, including the mahogany glider, are types of possums.
How did the Mahogany Glider get its name?
There are two reasons why the Mahogany glider is so named.This little marsupial relies on the Swamp mahogany tree, Lophostemon suaveolens, as a crucial component of its habitat.The other reason the Mahogany glider has this name if because of its deep brown mahogany colour.
Is the possum threatened?
Possums, which are found only in Australia and neighbouring islands (and are quite different to opossums) have numerous species. Some of these are threatened; many are not.Non-threatened species include:Common Brushtail possumEastern Pygmy possumRingtail possumHoney possumCommon Spotted cuscusStriped possumThreatened species include:Mountain Pygmy possum (Endangered)Leadbeater's Possum (Endangered)Gliders are also possums. The sugar glider, feathertail glider and greater glider are not threatened, but the squirrel glider is listed as threatened. The yellow-bellied glider is threatened in New South Wales but not elsewhere. The Mahogany glider is endangered.
What layer of the rainforest does the mahogany glider live in?
The mahogany glider does not actually live in the rainforest. It prefers lowland sclerophyll forest which is relatively open bushland, primarily eucalyptus. The mahogany glider inhabits the canopy and sub-canopy of this bushland. However, it has also been found in lower levels of open bush around swampland.
What is the mahogany glider's enemies?
Snakes and owls. Most importantly, it's humans. Deforestation in Australia is reducing the habitat for this species. Thought to be extinct for 100 years, this species is back on the endangered list.
Are mahogany gliders endangered?
Yes, mahogany gliders are endangered. They are found only in a limited area of the rainforest in far north Queensland.
Why is the sugar glider under threat?
They aren't threatened, but their close cousins the Leadbeaters possum and the mahogany glider are especially threatened.
How does the mahogany glider protect itself?
The mahogany glider is nocturnal, so it can evade daytime predators. It is able to stay off the ground, away from terrestrial predators by gliding between treetops by using its gliding membranes.
Is the Glider endangered?
The squirrel glider (not to be confused with the sugar glider) is currently listed as Lower Risk (near threatened).
Is African mahogany an endangered species?
yes!
