Harpy Fruit Bat (Harpyionycteris whiteheadi) — Least Concern Mammalia

Harpy Fruit Bat

Harpyionycteris whiteheadi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The harpy fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Fun Fact

It was described as a new species in 1896 by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats from the viney pandans and some fig species.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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