Pohle's fruit bat

Casinycteris ophiodon

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

Pohle's fruit bat is a near threatened species of megabat found in the subtropical and tropical forests of Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Liberia.

Fun Fact

While it was previously in the genus Scotonycteris, analysis of mitochondrial DNA showed that it should be placed in Casinycteris to avoid paraphyly of Scotonycteris.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the subtropical and tropical forests of Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Liberia.

Diet

Feed on various fruits and flowers.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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