Aldabra Flying-fox (Pteropus aldabrensis) — Endangered Mammalia

Aldabra Flying-fox

Pteropus aldabrensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Aldabra flying fox is a species of megabat in the genus Pteropus. It is endemic to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, like Chaerephon pusilla, though the latter may be the same species as the little free-tailed bat.

Fun Fact

Hutson has described the Aldabra flying fox as "one of the rarest bats in the world" based on a 1968 estimate of a 250-bat total population.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats flowers from the coconut tree and sisal plant and the leaves of the grey mangrove tree.

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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