Bonin Flying-fox

Pteropus pselaphon

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Bonin flying fox, also known as Bonin fruit bat, is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to four islands of the Bonin Islands group, Japan. Its natural habitat is subtropical forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

In captivity, they can live at least 16 years.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Bonin Islands of Japan, including Chichijima and Hahajima; and the Iwo Islands, including North Iwo Jima, Iwo Jima, and South Iwo Jima.

Diet

Eat fruits of the Manilkara genus and the Pandanus genus, including screw-pine and thatch screwpine.

Lifespan

16 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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