Greater Musky Fruit Bat

Ptenochirus jagorii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The greater musky fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It was named by Peters for Fedor Jagor.

Fun Fact

The greater musky fruit bat was described as a new species in 1861 by German naturalist Wilhelm Peters.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Philippines, where it has been documented at a range of elevations from 0–1,950 m (0–6,398 ft) above sea level.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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