Demonic Tube-nosed Fruit Bat

Nyctimene masalai

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The demonic tube-nosed fruit bat is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. The holotype specimen was collected in 1979 on New Ireland, in the Bismarck Archipelago. It was described as a new species in 1983. The range of the species may extend to other islands, however the extent of the range is not presently known.

Fun Fact

So far, it is only known from New Ireland, in the Bismarck Archipelago, which is part of Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Diet

Diet consists of fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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