Black-bearded Flying-fox

Pteropus melanopogon

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The black-bearded flying fox is an endangered species of megabat in the genus Pteropus. It is endemic to Indonesia, found on the islands of Ambon, Buru, Seram, Banda, and Yamdena. Currently considered monotypic, it formerly included the Aru flying fox and Kei flying fox as subspecies.

Fun Fact

It is a colonial species, forming roosts of up to 200 individuals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Maluku Islands, which are a part of Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

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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