Sulawesi Fruit Bat

Acerodon celebensis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Sulawesi flying fox or Sulawesi fruit bat is a species of megabat endemic to Indonesia. It is classified as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN due to unsustainable levels of hunting.

Fun Fact

It prefers lowland habitats with an elevation of up to 1,500 m asl.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Sulawesi, Buton, and several smaller Indonesian islands (Mangole, Sanana, Siau, Sangihe, Selayar).

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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