Bulmer's Fruit Bat

Aproteles bulmerae

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

Bulmer's fruit bat is a megabat endemic to New Guinea. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting. It is the only member of the genus Aproteles. Due to its imperiled status, it is identified by the Alliance for Zero Extinction as a species in danger of imminent extinction.

Fun Fact

It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in mid-montane forests.

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

000 years

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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