Luzon Fruit Bat

Otopteropus cartilagonodus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Luzon fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is the only species within the genus Otopteropus and is endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.

Fun Fact

The Luzon fruit bat, a member of the order Chiroptera, is a small bat that is common to Luzon island.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to Luzon Island, found on the Philippine archipelago.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of fruit or nectar.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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