Panniet Naked-backed Fruit Bat (Dobsonia pannietensis) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Panniet Naked-backed Fruit Bat

Dobsonia pannietensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Panniet naked-backed fruit bat, also known as the De Vis's Bare-backed Fruit Bat and Panaeati Bare-backed Fruit Bat, is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It roosts in groups, within caves and tree hollows.

Fun Fact

It roosts in groups, within caves and tree hollows.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Louisiade Archipelago, D'Entrecasteaux Islands archipelago, and Trobriand Islands, within Milne Bay Province of southeastern Papua New Guinea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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