Fijian Monkey-faced Bat

Mirimiri acrodonta

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Fijian monkey-faced bat, also known as the Fijian flying fox or Fijian flying monkey, is a megabat endemic to Fiji. It was discovered in old-growth cloud forest on Des Vœux Peak, the second highest mountain peak on the island of Taveuni by William and Ruth Beckon in 1976, and is Fiji's only endemic mammal. It has recently been transferred from Pteralopex to its own monotypic genus Mirimiri.

Fun Fact

The Fijian monkey-faced bat is found only on the third-largest island of Fiji, Taveuni.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found within the montane forests of the island.

Diet

Eat tough plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

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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