Talaud Fruit Bat

Acerodon humilis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Talaud flying fox or Talaud fruit bat is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the islands of Salebabu and Karekaleng in the Talaud Archipelago of Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps.

Fun Fact

The first scientific description was by Knud Andersen in an article from 1909.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the islands of Salebabu and Karekaleng in the Talaud Archipelago of Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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