There are six glider species in Australia, five of which are found in New South Wales.

From smallest to largest they are:-

• Feathertail Glider (Acrobates pygmaeus)
• Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps)
• Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis)
• Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)
• Greater Glider (Petauroides volans)