Palawan Fruit Bat

Acerodon leucotis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Palawan fruit bat, also known as the Palawan flying fox, is a species of megabat found in forests of Palawan, Balabac and Busuanga in the Philippines. It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and is declining due to hunting and habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and is declining due to hunting and habitat loss.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fruits such as figs.

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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