Biak Naked-backed Fruit Bat (Dobsonia emersa) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Biak Naked-backed Fruit Bat

Dobsonia emersa

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Biak naked-backed fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.

Fun Fact

Its species name "emersa" is from Latin "emergere," meaning "to emerge.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

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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