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Pteropus pelagicus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

Pteropus pelagicus is a species of fruit bat in the family Pteropodidae. It includes two subspecies that were formerly recognized as full species— Pteropus insularis and Pteropus phaeocephalus. It is endemic to Micronesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

insularis roosts in larger groups of up to 100 individuals; they are considered a "strongly colonial" species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat breadfruit, bananas, papaya, and Pandanus fruits.

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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