Bougainville Monkey-faced Bat

Pteralopex anceps

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Bougainville monkey-faced bat or Bougainville flying monkey is a megabat endemic to Bougainville Island of Papua New Guinea and Choiseul Island of the Solomon Islands in Melanesia. It inhabits mature forests in upland areas.

Fun Fact

It is the largest member of its genus, Pteralopex.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur in coastal forests.

Diet

Feed on hard, abrasive fruits.

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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