Long-tailed Fruit Bat (Notopteris macdonaldii) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Long-tailed Fruit Bat

Notopteris macdonaldii

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The long-tailed fruit bat, long-tailed blossom bat, or Fijian blossom bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu. They roost as large colonies in caves and forage in a range of lowland and montane habitats. They are threatened by exploitation and disturbance of roosting caves, hunting, and tourism.

Fun Fact

They roost as large colonies in caves and forage in a range of lowland and montane habitats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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