Samoa Flying-fox

Pteropus samoensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The Samoa flying fox or Samoan flying fox is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Fun Fact

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Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Fiji, Samoa and American Samoa.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of fruit but leaves, flowers and nectar are also eaten.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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