Guam Flying Fox
Pteropus tokudae
Conservation Status
ExtinctMammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae
About
The Guam flying fox, also known as the little Marianas fruit bat, is an extinct species of small megabat endemic to Guam in the Marianas Islands in Micronesia that was confirmed extinct due to hunting or habitat changes. It was first recorded in 1931 and was observed roosting with the larger and much more common Mariana fruit bat. The last specimen was a female found roosting at Tarague cliff in March 1967, but it escaped capture. An unconfirmed sighting took place sometime during the 1970s, and no other individuals have been sighted since then.
Fun Fact
It was first recorded in 1931 and was observed roosting with the larger and much more common Mariana fruit bat.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Guam in the Marianas Islands in Micronesia that was confirmed extinct due to hunting or habitat changes.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Overexploitation