Large Palau Flying Fox

Pteropus pilosus

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The large Palau flying fox is an extinct species of medium-sized megabats from the Palau Islands in Micronesia. It had brownish fur with long, silvery hairs on its belly, and a wingspan of about 60 cm. It probably became extinct around 1874, possibly due to overhunting. It is known from two specimens, one of which is in the Natural History Museum, London.

Fun Fact

It had brownish fur with long, silvery hairs on its belly, and a wingspan of about 60 cm.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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