The spotted giant flying squirrel glides from tree to tree by spreading a membrane between its limbs. Coat color and spotting vary by region.
A furry membrane extends between its forelimbs and hindlimbs. Its back is dark and its underside pale, while spotting varies across its range.
It is active at night and rests in tree cavities by day. During a glide it stretches its limbs and uses its tail to help steer.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.