Admiralty Flying-fox

Pteropus admiralitatum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Admiralty flying fox is a species of fruit bat in the family Pteropodidae, the megabats. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Fun Fact

Its species name admiralitum is a Neo-Latin rendering of "admiralty", which is in reference to the Admiralty Islands where this species was first documented.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in several countries in Oceania, including Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

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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