Seram Flying-fox (Pteropus ocularis) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Seram Flying-fox

Pteropus ocularis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Seram flying fox is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the mountainous forests of two of the Maluku Islands, Buru and Seram, including the Manusela National Park on Seram. They were once present on the nearby Ambon Island, but probably not anymore. The habitat has an area of less than 20,000 km2 (7,700 mi2), and is decreasing due to logging. For this reason, and because of hunting by the local population, these species are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN since 1996.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the mountainous forests of two of the Maluku Islands, Buru and Seram, including the Manusela National Park on Seram.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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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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