São Tomé Collared Fruit Bat

Myonycteris brachycephala

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The São Tomé collared fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist and montane forest. It is threatened by habitat destruction. This bat is unique in that it is the only known mammal where the whole population has an asymmetrical dental formula.

Fun Fact

This bat is unique in that it is the only known mammal where the whole population has an asymmetrical dental formula.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the higher parts of São Tomé Island, a volcanic island in the Gulf of Guinea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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