Moluccan Flying-fox

Pteropus chrysoproctus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Moluccan flying fox, also known as the Ambon flying fox, is a species of megabat in the genus Pteropus.

Fun Fact

It is found in the low-lying forests (less than 250 m above sea level) of Seram Island (including Manusela National Park), Buru, Ambon and the nearby Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the low-lying forests (less than 250 m above sea level) of Seram Island (including Manusela National Park), Buru, Ambon and the nearby Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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