Banks Flying-fox (Pteropus fundatus) — Endangered Mammalia

Banks Flying-fox

Pteropus fundatus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Banks flying fox is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. These small fruit bats are about 15 cm. long with grey and brown on its head and back with a yellow-orange neck and yellow-gray bellies. Its diet consists of coconut flowers and Vaveli trees fruit since its home is tropical.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Vanuatu in Oceania.

Diet

Diet consists of coconut flowers and Vaveli trees fruit since its home is tropical.

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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