Black-eared Flying-fox

Pteropus melanotus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The black-eared flying fox, species Pteropus melanotus, is a bat of the family Pteropodidae (megabats). Also known as Blyth's flying fox, it is found on the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands (India), and in Sumatra (Indonesia). A population on Christmas Island, which is critically endangered, has been placed as a subspecies of this population, although it may be a distinct species. Pteropus natalis.

Fun Fact

Also known as Blyth's flying fox, it is found on the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands (India), and in Sumatra (Indonesia).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to various island groups in the Indo-Pacific.

Diet

Feeds on a number of introduced species of plant.

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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